Question

The perimeter of a rectangular field is 76ft.

The length is 12ft longer than the width. Find the
field's dimensions.

Answer 1

13 length is the answer

Answer 2

Width=13 Length=25

Explanation:

The total perimeter of the field is 76 feet.

Lets say that is length is X and the width is Y.

The equation would be:

2Y+2(12+Y)=76

First solve for the parenthesis.

2Y+24+2Y=76

76-24=52

52=4y

y=13

To check your answer, 13 times 2 (26) plus 25 times 2 (50)= 76 so we know this is correct.