SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular tennis court at Wimbledon is 6 feet longer than twice the width. If the court's perimeter is 228 feet, what are the court's dimensions?

Question 1050252: The length of a rectangular tennis court at Wimbledon is 6 feet longer than twice the width. If the court's perimeter is 228 feet, what are the court's dimensions?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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L = (2w+6), w the width

2L + 2w = P

2L + 2w = 228ft

2(2w+6) + 2w = 228ft

6w =216ft

w = 36ft  and L = 78ft 

Checking

2L + 2w = P

72ft + 156ft = 228ft CHECKS! 

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