SOLUTION: the perimeter of a field is 140 feet. the width is one-sixth of the length. find the width of the field.
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Question 413803: the perimeter of a field is 140 feet. the width is one-sixth of the length. find the width of the field.
Answer by phxladyphx@yahoo.com(18) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p=140 feet
x=width
6x=length
x+x+6x+6x=140
14x=140
14x/14=140/14
x=10
The width is 10 feet and the length is 6x so 6(10) which is 60 feet.
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