Problema Solution
A rectangular field is to be enclosed with a fence 200 feet long. The length of the field is twice its width. Find the length and width of the field
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Let 'x' represent the length and 'y' the width of the field.
2x + 2y = 200
x = 2y
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x = 66.67 ft
y = 33.33 ft
The length of the field is 66.67 ft and the width is 33.33 ft.