SOLUTION: A rectangular field is six feet longer than it is wide. If its perimetaer is 72 feet, what are the demensions of the field?.

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Question 629930: A rectangular field is six feet longer than it is wide. If its perimetaer is 72 feet, what are the demensions of the field?.
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Hi,

A rectangular field is six feet longer than it is wide
Question states*** perimetaer is 72 ft
OR
(x+6) + x = 36
2x = 30
x = 15ft, the width. thelength is 21ft
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