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Mr. Jones wants to put a fence around his back yard. The perimeter of the yard is 60ft. If the length of the yard is x and the width of the yard is 2x. What is the length and width of Mr. Jones’ backyard? (Hint use the formula P = 2(l) + 2(w)

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User Shizoman
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Answer the guy on top is correct

Explanation:

and fr tho i hate when they do that like if u dont know the ansewr just top

User Kungfoo
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Answer:

length: 10; width: 20

Explanation:

60 = 2(x) + 2(2x)

60 = 2x + 4x

60 = 6x

x = 10

proof:

10 + 10 + 20 + 20 = 60

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