Answer:
The length is 83 and the width is 57
Step-by-step explanation:
The width is 26 meters less than the length, so we'll represent the width with: L-26. Since there are 2 widths to account for, we'll multiply this by 2.
Equation looks like this so far: 2(L-26)
Then, add the 2 lengths and set the expression equal to 280.
Equation: 2(L-26)+2L=280
Distribute the 2 in the first term, making the equation look like:
2L-52+2L=280
Add the 52 to both sides of the equation
4L=332
Divide by 4 on both sides
L=332/4=83
L=83
Width is 26 meters less, so 83-26=57
W=57
