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Can anyone help me set up a system of equations for these problems??

Can anyone help me set up a system of equations for these problems??-example-1
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Answer:

L = the length of the field

W = the width of the field

The First Question:

The system is: L - 12 = w

2L + 2W = 76

Plug in L - 12 for W and you will get

2L + 2L - 24 = 76

4L -24 = 76

4L = 100

L = 25

To find W do L - 12 = w

25 - 12 = w

w = 13

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