perimeter question

Question

The perimeter of a rectangular field is 320yd. The length is 60 yd longer than the width. Find the dimensions

 

The larger of the two sides is ??

 

The smaller of the two sides is 50 yd.

Answer 1

Hi Jessica, using the equation for the perimeter of a rectangle, P = 2L + 2W, you can solve this question.

 

Given:

 

P = 320 yards

 

L = W + 60

 

Substitute:

 

320 = 2 * (W + 60) + 2W

 

Solve for W and then solve for L.

 

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