SOLUTION: My question is: A rectangular soccer field is twice as long as it is wide. If the perimeter of the soccer field is 300 yards , what are its dimensions?
I know the basic formula i
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Question 707005: My question is: A rectangular soccer field is twice as long as it is wide. If the perimeter of the soccer field is 300 yards , what are its dimensions?
I know the basic formula is 2W+2L=300 but i am not sure where to go from there...
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A rectangular soccer field is twice as long as it is wide. If the perimeter of the soccer field is 300 yards , what are its dimensions?
I know the basic formula is 2W+2L=300 but i am not sure where to go from there...
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Equations:
2W + 2L = 300
L = 2W
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Substitute for "L" and solve for "W":
2W + 2(2W) = 300
6W = 300
W = 50 yds (width)
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Solve for "L":
L = 2W
L = 100 yds (length)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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