document.write( "Question 177577: The perimeter of a rectangular yard is 290 feet. If its length is 25 feet greater than its width, what are the dimensions of the yard. Use the five step method to solve. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #132608 by checkley75(3666)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2L+2W=290 \n" ); document.write( "L=W+25 \n" ); document.write( "2(W+25)+2W=290 \n" ); document.write( "2W+50+2W=290 \n" ); document.write( "4W=290-50 \n" ); document.write( "4W=240 \n" ); document.write( "W=240/4 \n" ); document.write( "W=60 ans. \n" ); document.write( "L=60+25=85 ans. \n" ); document.write( "Proof: \n" ); document.write( "2*85+2*60=290 \n" ); document.write( "160+120=290 \n" ); document.write( "290=290 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |