A rectangular lot whose perimeter is 290 feet is fenced along 3 sides. An expensive fencing along the lot's length costs $ 18 per foot. An inexpensive fencing along the other 2 side widths costs only $ 8 per foot. The total cost of the fencing along the 3 sides comes to $ 2480. What are the lot's dimensions?

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anonymous · Answer

w + L = 145
16w + 18 L = 2,480

anonymous · Answer

Can you continue?

anonymous · Answer

just a little farther and i can

anonymous · Answer

Multiply the first equation to 16, then subtract the result from the second one!

anonymous · Answer

okay thanks