SOLUTION: the width of an official volleyball court is half its length. The perimeter is 54 meters. find the dimensions of the court.

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Question 237130: the width of an official volleyball court is half its length. The perimeter is 54 meters. find the dimensions of the court.
Answer by rfer(3386) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2w+2L
54=2(.5L)+2L
54=L+2L
3L=54
L=18 m
.5L=9 m