document.write( "Question 150187: The perimeter of a rectangle yard is 290 ft. If its length is 25 feet greater than its width, what are the dimensions of the yard? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #110213 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! P=2L+2W \n" ); document.write( "290=2(W+25)+2W \n" ); document.write( "290=2W+50+2W \n" ); document.write( "290=4W+50 \n" ); document.write( "4W=290-50 \n" ); document.write( "4W=240 \n" ); document.write( "W=240/4 \n" ); document.write( "W=60 YARDS FOR THE WIDTH. \n" ); document.write( "L=60+25 \n" ); document.write( "L=85 YARDS FOR THE LENGTH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "290=2*85+2*60 \n" ); document.write( "290=170+120 \n" ); document.write( "290=290 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |