SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 310 feet. The length is 25 feet greater than the width. What are the length and width?

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Question 445071: The perimeter of a rectangle is 310 feet. The length is 25 feet greater than the width. What are the length and width?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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2w+2(w+25)=310
4w+50=310
4w=260
w=65
l=90
The width is 65 ft.--The length is 90 ft..