SOLUTION: A fence of 200 meters will use to enclose a rectangular area. If the length of the rectangle is x meters, express the width w as a function of x. a. w = 100+x b. w = 100-x c.

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Question 1102275: A fence of 200 meters will use to enclose a rectangular area. If the length of the rectangle is x meters, express the width w as a function of x.
a. w = 100+x
b. w = 100-x
c. w = 200+2x
d. w = 200-2x

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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200 meters, for fence, is the perimeter.
2x%2B2w=200
x%2Bw=100
w=100-x