document.write( "Question 59150: The length of a rectangular playing field is 5 ft less than twice its width. If the perimeter of the playing field is 230 ft, find the length and width of the field. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #40567 by checkley71(8403)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 230=2W+2(W-5) \n" ); document.write( "230=2W+2W-10 \n" ); document.write( "230+10=4W \n" ); document.write( "240=4W \n" ); document.write( "W=240/4 \n" ); document.write( "W=60 \n" ); document.write( "PROOF \n" ); document.write( "230=2*60+2(60-5) \n" ); document.write( "230=120+2*55 \n" ); document.write( "230=120+110 \n" ); document.write( "230=230 \n" ); document.write( " |