SOLUTION: the area of a rectangular plot of land fenced all round is 2000 sq yards and the total length of fencing is 180 yards. find the length and the width of the plot

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Question 1128910: the area of a rectangular plot of land fenced all round is 2000 sq yards and the total length of fencing is 180 yards. find the length and the width of the plot
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Dimensions x and y

system%28xy=2000%2Cx%2By=90%29

x%2890-x%29=2000
-x%5E2%2B90x-2000=0
x%5E2-90x%2B2000=0
%28x-40%29%28x-50%29=0
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