SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular tennis court is five feet more than twice the width. The perimeter is 82 feet. Write an equation, and solve the equation to find the width.

Question 170703: The length of a rectangular tennis court is five feet more than twice the width. The perimeter is 82 feet. Write an equation, and solve the equation to find the width.
Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Thank you,
Jojo
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