SOLUTION: a rectangular field has a perimeter of 876 feet. If the length is 12 feet longer then twice the width, what is the length of the field? the answer is 296 but how do you get that an

Question 913798: a rectangular field has a perimeter of 876 feet. If the length is 12 feet longer then twice the width, what is the length of the field? the answer is 296 but how do you get that answer
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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L + w = 438

(2w + 12) + w = 438

3w = 426

w = 142 and L = 296 

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