document.write( "Question 1123667: a new community center is being built in pagosa springs. The perimeter of the rectangular playing field is 312 yards. the lenght of the field is 3 yards less than double the width. what are the dimensions of the playing field? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #740023 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! width=x \n" ); document.write( "length=2x-3 \n" ); document.write( "Half the perimeter is L+W=156 \n" ); document.write( "so x+2x-3=156 \n" ); document.write( "3x=159 \n" ); document.write( "x=53 yards width \n" ); document.write( "2x-3=103 yards length \n" ); document.write( "2W=106 \n" ); document.write( "2L=206 \n" ); document.write( "it is 103 yards x 53 yards \n" ); document.write( " |