SOLUTION: A basketball court measures 94 feet in length and w feet in width. Its perimeter is 288 feet. Which value of w makes the equation 2(94) + 2w = 288 true

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Question 858653: A basketball court measures 94 feet in length and w feet in width. Its perimeter is 288 feet. Which value of w makes the equation 2(94) + 2w = 288 true
Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2(94) + 2w = 288

2w= 288-2(94)
2w=288-188
2w=100
/2
w=50 feet

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