SOLUTION: the perimeter off a rectangle field is 480 meters. the length is 50 meters larger than the width. find the dimensions of the field.

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Question 1183876: the perimeter off a rectangle field is 480 meters. the length is 50 meters larger than the width. find the dimensions of the field.
Answer by ikleyn(52786) About Me  (Show Source):
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    x + (x+50) = 480/2


    2x + 50 = 240.

You do the rest.