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

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Question 439823: A rectangular field whose length is 10 meters longer than its width is to be enclosed with exactly 100 meters of fencing material. What are the dimensions of the field?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(x)+2(x+10)=100
2x+2x+20=100
4x=80
x=20
The field is 20m.x30m..