SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 800 yards. What are the dimensions of the rectangle if the length is 90 yards more than the width?

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Question 880269: The perimeter of a rectangle is 800 yards. What are the dimensions of the rectangle if the length is 90 yards more than the width?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 400 yd

(w+90) + w = 400

    2w = 310

     e = 155 yd and L  is 245 yd 155%2B90