Problema Solution
The perimeter of a rectangular-shaped field is 118ft. the width is 23ft shorter than the length. Find the length and width of the field
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Let
x = the length of the field
x - 23 = the width of the field
P = 118 ft the perimeter
P = 2*(width + length)
2*(x - 23 + x) = 118
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x = 41 ft
41 - 23 = 18 ft
The width is 18 ft and the length is 41 ft.