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1) The perimeter of a rectangular citrus grove is 2400 feet. If the width is 800 feet,

how long is the citrus grove?
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formula: P = 2L + 2W

2400 = 2L + 2(800)

2400 = 2L + 1600

800 = 2L

400 = L

answer: the citrus grove is 400 feet long.
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