document.write( "Question 1060329: Jim's yard is in the shape of a rectangle. The length is five feet longer than twice the width. The perimeter of the yard is 400 feet. Determine the length and width of this yard. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #675323 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! P=2l+2w \n" ); document.write( "400=2l+2w \n" ); document.write( "200=l+w \n" ); document.write( "but l=2w+5 \n" ); document.write( "Therefore, 2w+5+w=200 \n" ); document.write( "3w=195 \n" ); document.write( "w=65 feet ANSWER \n" ); document.write( "length=135 feet ANSWER \n" ); document.write( "2l=270 \n" ); document.write( "2w=130 \n" ); document.write( "Total = 400 feet. \n" ); document.write( " |