SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular field is 344 yards. If the length of the field is 97 yards, what is its width?

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Question 990606: The perimeter of a rectangular field is
344
yards. If the length of the field is
97
yards, what is its width?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The perimeter of a rectangular field is
344
yards. If the length of the field is
97
yards, what is its width?
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Perimeter = 2(length + width)
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344 = 2(97 + W)
172 = 97+W
W = 75 yds (width)
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Cheers,
Stan H.