document.write( "Question 96033: The state of Wyoming is rectangular shape. The length of this rectangular state is 185 miles less than twice the width. If the state's perimeter is 1280 miles, what are the dimensions? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #69947 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! L=2W-185 \n" ); document.write( "2(2W-185)+2W=1280 \n" ); document.write( "4W-370+2W=1280 \n" ); document.write( "6W=1280+370 \n" ); document.write( "6W=1650 \n" ); document.write( "W=1650/6 \n" ); document.write( "W=275 MILES IS THE WIDTH. \n" ); document.write( "L=2*275-185 \n" ); document.write( "L=550-185 \n" ); document.write( "L=365 IS THE LENGTH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF \n" ); document.write( "2*275+2*365=1280 \n" ); document.write( "550+730=1280 \n" ); document.write( "1280=1280 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |