SOLUTION: here is a word problem and i just can't seem to get the linear equation from it because it does not have a dollar amount. help! The length of a fence required to enclose a recta

SOLUTION: here is a word problem and i just can't seem to get the linear equation from it because it does not have a dollar amount. help! The length of a fence required to enclose a recta

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Question 332678: here is a word problem and i just can't seem to get the linear equation from it because it does not have a dollar amount. help!
The length of a fence required to enclose a rectangular feild is 3000 meters. What are the dimensions of the feild if it is known that the difference between its length and width is 50 meters?

Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+2(x+50)=3000
Does that help?
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