Inactive Tutor answered • 01/19/18
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w + L + w = 400
w + (3w-15) + w = 400
5w - 15 = 400
5w = 415
w = 83
The width is 83. Then length is 3*83-15 = 249 - 15 = 234
John L.
asked • 01/19/18Translate to a system of equations and solve.
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Darrin is hanging 400 feet of Christmas garland on the three sides of fencing that enclose his rectangular front yard. The length is fifteen feet less than three times the width. Find the length and width of the fencing (in feet).
Darrin is hanging 400 feet of Christmas garland on the three sides of fencing that enclose his rectangular front yard. The length is fifteen feet less than three times the width. Find the length and width of the fencing (in feet).
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