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

User RACkle
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Answer:

L=90

W=60

Explanation:

User Donkey
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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
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