SOLUTION: The length of a football field is 180 feet more than its width. If the perimeter of the field is 1,060 feet, find the length of the field.

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Question 858833: The length of a football field is 180 feet more than its width. If the perimeter of the field is 1,060 feet, find the length of the field.
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2(l+w)
l=180+w

1060=2(180+w+w)
2w+180=1060/2
2w=530-180
w=175

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