Question #99294
1 Answer
Jul 15, 2017
# L = 800 -2W #
Explanation:
The fenced area will have three sides, as one side is bordered by the river.
So, The perimeter,
# P = L+2W #
However, we have 800 yards of fence. Thus:
# P=800#
Hence:
# L+2W = 800 #
# L = 800 -2W #
