SOLUTION: The perimeter of a college athletic field is 100 meters and the length is 18 meters more than the width. What is the length and width?

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Question 940220: The perimeter of a college athletic field is 100 meters and the length is 18 meters more than the width. What is the length and width?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi, Previously Posted

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2L + 2w = 100m

L + w = 50m

(w+18) + w = 50

2w = 32

w = 16m   and L = 34m 16%2B18

And...checking



L + w = 50m