SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangular yard is 30ft. if the width is 5ft, what is the length

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Question 833837: the perimeter of a rectangular yard is 30ft. if the width is 5ft, what is the length
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the perimeter of a rectangular yard is 30ft. if the width is 5ft, what is the length
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Let x = length
then
2(x+5) = 30
2x+10 = 30
2x = 20
x = 10 ft