SOLUTION: The length of a new rectangular playing field is 66 yards longer than triple the width. If the perimeter of the rectangular playing field is 476 ​yards, what are its​

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Question 1022928: The length of a new rectangular playing field is 66 yards longer than triple the width. If the perimeter of the rectangular playing field is 476 ​yards, what are its​ dimensions?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Make the width = 'x'
Length = 66 + 3x
Perimeter = 2 x Width + 2 x Length
476 = 2(x) + 2(66 + 3x)
476 = 2x + 132 + 6x
Collect like terms.
2x + 6x = 476 - 132
8x = 344
x = 43
Width = 43 yards
Length = 195 yards
Hope this helps :-)