SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular field is 172 meters. Twice the width is 4 more than the length. Find the area of the field.

Question 821056: The perimeter of a rectangular field is 172 meters. Twice the width is 4 more than the length. Find the area of the field.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x + 2y = 172
2x = y + 4
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2x + 2y = 172
2x - y = 4
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x= 30 m
y= 56 m
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answer:
area = 1680 sq.m
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