document.write( "Question 1045583: the perimeter of a rectangular yard is 162 feet. the length is 9 feet more than the width. find the dimensions of the yard. thanks in advance! \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #661059 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "P = 2L + 2w
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document.write( "162 = 2(w+9) + 2w
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document.write( "162 = 4w + 18
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document.write( "144 = 4w
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document.write( "36ft = w, L = 45ft\r
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document.write( "checking
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document.write( "2*45ft + 2*36ft = 90ft + 72ft = 162ft   CHECKS \n" );
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