SOLUTION: a rectangular playground has a perimeter of 342 feet. If the length of 43 feet longer than the width, what is the length of the playground? the answer is 107 but how do you solve t

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Question 913796: a rectangular playground has a perimeter of 342 feet. If the length of 43 feet longer than the width, what is the length of the playground? the answer is 107 but how do you solve the problem.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
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L + w = 171
(w+43) + w = 171
2w = 128
w = 67 and L = 107
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