SOLUTION: The length of a regulation tennis court is 6 feet greater than twice it's width. The perimeter of the court is 228 feet. Find the length and width of the court.

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Question 928387: The length of a regulation tennis court is 6 feet greater than twice it's width. The perimeter of the court is 228 feet. Find the length and width of the court.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=6%2B2w;
2w%2B2%282w%2B6%29=228
w%2B2w%2B6=114
3w%2B6=114.......................!