Question 1205999
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The perimeter of a rectangle is 220 yards. The length is 56 yards greater than the width. 
Find the dimensions.
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    w + L = 220/2

    w + (w+56) = 110

    2w = 110 - 56

    2w = 54

     w = 54/2 = 27.


<U>ANSWER</U>.  The width is 27 yards.  The length is 27+56 = 83 yards.
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