SOLUTION: A new Community Center is being built in Alston. The perimeter of the rectangular playing field is 266 yards. The length of the field is 88 yards less than double the width. Wha
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Question 1047911: A new Community Center is being built in Alston. The perimeter of the rectangular playing field is 266 yards. The length of the field is 88 yards less than double the width. What are the dimensions of the playing field?
Answer by jorel555(1290) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2l+2w
In this case, l=2w-88. So:
2w+2(2w-88)=266
6w-176=266
6w=442
w=73.66
l=59.33 ☺☺☺☺
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