The length of a rectangular garden is 30 yards more than the width. The perimeter equals to 300 yards. Find the length and width

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asked May 22, 2018 172k views

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Ifor · Answer 1 · 2018-05-27T10:21:54+0000

l = 30 + w

300 = 2((30 + w) + w)
300 = 2(30 + 2w)
300 = 60 + 4w
240 = 4w
60 = w

l = 30 + 60
l = 90

length is 90 yards
width is 60 yards