document.write( "Question 979624: What is the formula for the following question: you have a rectangular backyard with a length of 55 yards and a width of 20 yards. You want to place a tiki torch every 5 yards around the edge of your backyard. How many torches do you need? I have already tried graphing the question and counting it, with and without counting corners. I have also tried dividing each of these numbers by five, adding it up, and multiplying it by two. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #600913 by Alan3354(69443)\"\" \"About 
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There's no formula. You have to figure it out. \n" ); document.write( "
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