SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangular yard is 720. if the length is 25 feet greater than its width what are the dimensions of the yard?

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Question 859932: the perimeter of a rectangular yard is 720. if the length is 25 feet greater than its width what are the dimensions of the yard?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 
Hi,

P = 2L + 2w = 720 0r L + w = 360
Question States*** L = w + 25
(w+25) + w = 360
2w = 335
w= 167.5, the width. the length is 192.5
CHECKING our answer***
167.5 + 192.5 = 360
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