document.write( "Question 762189: A rectangular yard is fenced on all four sides. The total length of the fence is 320 feet.
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document.write( "The length of the yard is 26 feet greater than its width.\r
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document.write( "Find the dimensions of the yard.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #463762 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Width = x \n" ); document.write( "Length = x + 26 \n" ); document.write( "Perimeter = 2*length + 2*width \n" ); document.write( " 320 = 2*(x + 26) + 2x \n" ); document.write( " 320 = 2x + 52 + 2x \n" ); document.write( " 320 = 4x + 52 \n" ); document.write( " 320 - 52 = 4x \n" ); document.write( " 4x = 268 \n" ); document.write( " x = 67. \n" ); document.write( "Width = 67 feet \n" ); document.write( "Length = 93 feet. \n" ); document.write( " |