document.write( "Question 138771: Tutor can you help me with this word problem: A parking lot has a perimeter of 600 feet. The width is 30 ft. less than the length. What are the dimensions of the parking lot? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #101299 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! W=L+30 \n" ); document.write( "2L+2(L+30)=600 \n" ); document.write( "2L+2L+60=600 \n" ); document.write( "4L=600-60 \n" ); document.write( "4L=540 \n" ); document.write( "L=540/4L=135 FEET FOR THE LENGTH. \n" ); document.write( "W=135+30=165 FEET FOR THE WIDTH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF \n" ); document.write( "2*135+2*165=600 \n" ); document.write( "270+330=600 \n" ); document.write( "600=600 \n" ); document.write( " |