SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangular yard is 720. if the length is 25 feet greater than its width what are the dimensions of the yard?

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Question 859932: the perimeter of a rectangular yard is 720. if the length is 25 feet greater than its width what are the dimensions of the yard?
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Hi,



P = 2L + 2w  = 720   0r L + w = 360

Question States*** L = w + 25

 (w+25) + w = 360

   2w = 335

   w= 167.5, the width.  the length is 192.5

CHECKING our answer***

 167.5 + 192.5 = 360

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