SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular playing field is 244 feet. If its length is 2 feet longer than twice its width, what are the dimensions of the field?

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Question 1137281: The perimeter of a rectangular playing field is 244 feet. If its length is 2 feet longer than twice its width, what are the dimensions of the field?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x width
2x+2 length

%282x%2B2%29%2Bx=244%2F2
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3x%2B2=122
3x=120
x=40

82 feet, length
40 feet , width