SOLUTION: A rectangular area is to be fenced in along a straight river bank as illustrated. The length of the​ fenced-in area is to be 44 feet greater than the​ width, and the to

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Misc -> SOLUTION: A rectangular area is to be fenced in along a straight river bank as illustrated. The length of the​ fenced-in area is to be 44 feet greater than the​ width, and the to      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


    

Question 1056611: A rectangular area is to be fenced in along a straight river bank as illustrated. The length of the​ fenced-in area is to be 44 feet greater than the​ width, and the total amount of fencing to be used is 9494 feet. Find the width and length of the​ fenced-in area.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A rectangular area is to be fenced in along a straight river bank as illustrated.
The length of the​ fenced-in area is to be 44 feet greater than the​ width, and the total amount of fencing to be used is 9494 feet.
Find the width and length of the​ fenced-in area.
:
length of the fence
L + 2W = 9494
Replace L with (W+44)
(W+44) + 2W = 9494
3W = 9494 - 44
3W = 9450
W = 9450/3
W = 3150 ft is the width
and
3150 + 44 = 3194 ft is the length
:
;
Check: 3194 + 3150 + 3150 = 9494