SOLUTION: The length of rectangular field is 20 m more than its width. If the perimeter is 280 m then find its length and also area.

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Question 841772: The length of rectangular field is 20 m more than its width. If the perimeter is 280 m then find its length and also area.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,

The length of rectangular field is 20 m more than its width .
Question states***perimeter is 280 m
2(x+20m) + 2x = 280m
4x = 240m
x = 60m, the width. The length is 80m (160m+120m = 280m)
A =
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