5W = L
LW = 125
5W^2 = 125
Substitute 5W for L in the second equation and solve for W. Insert that value into the first equation to solve for L. Check by putting both values into the second equation.
Tension wants to build a soccer field for his team. The area of the field should be 125 square feet. The width is 1/5 of the length. What are the dimensions of the field?
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