SOLUTION: The dimensions of a rectangular lawn are 20 yards by 10 yards. The lawn mower cuts a 1 yard wide strip as you mow around the lawn toward the center. The area of the lawn left to m

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Question 1059235: The dimensions of a rectangular lawn are 20 yards by 10 yards. The lawn mower cuts a 1 yard wide strip as you mow around the lawn toward the center. The area of the lawn left to mow after you go around 3 times is how many square yards
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The remaining area would be
+%28+20+-+2%2A3+%29%2A%28+10+-+2%2A3+%29+
+%28+20+-+6+%29%2A%28+10+-+6+%29+
+14%2A4+=+56+
There are 56 square yds left to mow