SOLUTION: A rectangular lawn has an area of 280 square meters. Its perimeter is 68 meters. What are the dimensions of the lawn?
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Question 991234: A rectangular lawn has an area of 280 square meters. Its perimeter is 68 meters. What are the dimensions of the lawn? Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A rectangular lawn has an area of 280 square meters. Its perimeter is 68 meters. What are the dimensions of the lawn
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Check for an integer solution first.
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P = 2W + 2L = 68
W + L = 34
W*L = 280
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Find a pair of factors of 280 with a sum of 34
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eg
1*280 NG
2*140 NG
etc
