Question 414065
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Hi
length of the yard is 1 meter less than two times the width
Let x and (2x-1) represent the width and length respectively
Question states***
 2(2x-1) + 2x = 70m
Solving for x
    6x = 72
     x = 12m, the width.  The length is  23m.   (2*12-1)

CHECKING our Answer***
     24m + 46m = 70m