SOLUTION: The perimeter of a playing field for a certain sport is 244 ft. The field is a rectangle, and the length is 46 ft longer than the width. Find the dimensions.

Question 1160304: The perimeter of a playing field for a certain sport is
244 ft. The field is a rectangle, and the length is
46 ft longer than the width. Find the dimensions.
Answer by math_helper(2461) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



2L+2W = 244  ==>  L+W = 122  (1)



                  L = W+46   (2)



Substitute for L from (2) into (1):

   W+46+W = 122

    2W+46 = 122

    ...



Solve for  W=38ft and L=84ft 

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SOLUTION: The perimeter of a playing field for a certain sport is 244 ft. The field is a​ rectangle, and the length is 46 ft longer than the width. Find the dimensions.

SOLUTION: The perimeter of a playing field for a certain sport is 244 ft. The field is a rectangle, and the length is 46 ft longer than the width. Find the dimensions.