SOLUTION: a rectangular field whose length is 10 meters longer than its width is to be enclosed with exactly 100 meters of fencing materials. What are the dimensions of the field? I go

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Question 345682: a rectangular field whose length is 10 meters longer than its width is to be enclosed with exactly 100 meters of fencing materials. What are the dimensions of the field?

I got L= 2w+100 and nothing for with. I really don't get it. Please help me.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L = W + 10

2L + 2W = 100 ___ substitute the equivalent value for L from the first equation and solve for W

then substitute the numerical value for W into the first equation and find L