Question

Jane is fencing in her backyard. The yard is a rectangular area where one side

Answer 1

Answer:  2x + 40 = 150

Step-by-step explanation:

Jane has 150 feet of fencing.  40 feet will go for the portion opposite the house,  The remaining fencing will go for the two sides of equal length x.  That makes 2x for both.  So:

2x + 40 = 150

[x = 55 feet]