SOLUTION: Find the length and width of a rectangular lot with a perimeter of 70 meters if the length is 5 meters more than the width.
I got an answer of
L*2 W*2
2(w+5)+2w=70
2w+10+2w
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I got an answer of
L*2 W*2
2(w+5)+2w=70
2w+10+2w
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Question 207041: Find the length and width of a rectangular lot with a perimeter of 70 meters if the length is 5 meters more than the width.
I got an answer of
L*2 W*2
2(w+5)+2w=70
2w+10+2w=70
4w=70-10
4w=60
w=15 and L=20
Is this correct?? Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! You are correct. Simply plug the values of 'W' and 'L' into the formula along with the given perimeter to verify your answer.
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