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Question 191852: The perimeter of a college basketball court is 108 meters abd the lenght is twice as long as the width. What are the lenght and width>
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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per = 2L+2w
but L=2w
and per = 108
subst
108= 2(2w) + 2w = 6w
divide both sides by 6

18=w

L=2w =2*18 = 36
check
108=2(18)+2(36)= 108 ok