SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangular playground is 112m. the length is 7m less than twice the width. write and solve a variable equation to find the length and width of the playground.
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Question 446259: the perimeter of a rectangular playground is 112m. the length is 7m less than twice the width. write and solve a variable equation to find the length and width of the playground.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2w+2(2w-7)=112
2w+4w-14=112
6w=126
w=21
Dimensions are 21m x 35m..
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