SOLUTION: The width of a rectangle is 5 yards less than the length. If the width were decreased by 2 yards the area would be decreased by 50 square yard. Find the length and width of the ori
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Question 1067133: The width of a rectangle is 5 yards less than the length. If the width were decreased by 2 yards the area would be decreased by 50 square yard. Find the length and width of the original rectangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The width of a rectangle is 5 yards less than the length.
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If the width were decreased by 2 yards the area would be decreased by 50 square yard.
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Old area
New area
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Find the length and width of the original rectangle.
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