A rectangular yard has a total perimeter of 220 feet. The widths of the yard are each 30 feet shorter than the lengths of the yard. What are the dimensions of the yard?

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Maxim Kogan · Answer 1 · 2021-08-20T03:06:09+0000

Answer:

L = 70 W = 40

Explanation:

P = 220 ft

W = L - 30

I started guessing numbers for L that would work. When I did this, I made sure that all of the sides added up to 220 ft.