SOLUTION: Use the perimeter formula P=2l+2w to find the length, l, of a rectangular lot if the width, w, is 70 feet and the perimeter, P, is 350 feet.

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Question 1202181: Use the perimeter formula P=2l+2w to find the length, l, of a rectangular lot if the width, w, is 70 feet and the perimeter, P, is 350 feet.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52777) About Me  (Show Source):
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With the given input data, you have

    350 = 2L + 2*70.


Hence,  

    2L = 350 - 140 

    2L = 210

     L = 210/2 = 105.


ANSWER.  The length of this rectangular lot is 105 feet.

Solved, with all necessary auxiliary explanations.



Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the variables may be changed,....
p=2L%2B2w
2L=p-2w
L=%28p-2w%29%2F2


Your question is for p=350 and w=70.