The perimeter of a rectangular field is 220 yd. the length is 30 yd longer than the width. Find the

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    The perimeter of a rectangular field is 220 yd. the length is 30 yd longer than the width. Find the dimensions

    We are given the following equations:
    1. 220 = 2l + 2w
    2. l = w + 30
    Plug (1) into (2)
    2(w + 30) + 2w = 220
    2w + 60 + 2w = 220

    Combine like terms:
    4w + 60 = 220

    Plug 4w + 60 = 220 into the search engine, and we get w = 40.

    Now plug w = 40 into equation (2)
    l = 40 + 30
    l = 70
     

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