SOLUTION: Define two variables. Write two equations and solve.
The length of required to enclose a rectangular field is 3000 meters. What are the dimensions of the field if it is known that
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Question 1066312: Define two variables. Write two equations and solve.
The length of required to enclose a rectangular field is 3000 meters. What are the dimensions of the field if it is known that the difference between its length and width is 50 meters? I'm
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If y is length and x is width, then .
Assuming the missing part of the description is "fence material" and is intended for the perimeter of 3000 meters, then .
Simplify that perimeter equation:
.
You now have a simpler system of two equations in x and y.
which is easily solvable using the Elimination Method.
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