Question 135180
let x=longest side


"The shortest side is 30 yards longer than one-half of the longest side"
__ (x/2)+30


"The second longest side is 2 yards shorter than the longest side"
__ x-2


"The perimeter fence that surrounds the land measures 378 yards"
__ x+(x/2)+30+x-2=378




let x=apple


"an orange costs $0.28 more than an apple" __ x+.28


" three apples and seven oranges for $4.56" __ 3x+7(x+.28)=4.56 __ 3x+7x+1.96=4.56 __ 10x+1.96=4.56