SOLUTION: If the perimeter is 240 yards and the length is 16 yards longer than the width what's the area

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Question 925405: If the perimeter is 240 yards and the length is 16 yards longer than the width what's the area
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 120yd

(w+16) +w = 120

2w = 104

w = 52yd  and L = 68yd 52+%2B+16

and...checking

L + w = 120yd