Question

A natural bridge in Utah :D has a span of 60 feet more than than its height were 200 feet less, it would be 1/5 of its span. Find the height and the span of the bridge.

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Answer 1

problem not clear. repost it

Answer 2

i think what you are saying is given h for height and s for span:
s = h+60
s/5 = h -200

in that case solve system using substitution
(h+60)/5 = h-200
h+60 = 5h -1000
-4h = -1060
h = 265

s = 265 + 60 = 325