Q:

Mr. Fix it want to fence a rectangular lot. He has 122 feet of fencing available. If the length is 25 feet more than the width, what are the dimensions of the lot?

Accepted Solution

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Answer:Width = 18 feetLength =  43 feetStep-by-step explanation:Width = xLength = x +25 Perimeter = 122 feet2 * (length + width) = 122     2 * (x+25 + x) =122           2x + 25 = 122/2              2x +25 = 61                    2x = 61-25                      2x = 36                        x = 36/2                        x = 18 feetWidth = 18 feetLength = 18 + 25 = 43 feet