SOLUTION: The length of a basketball court is 44 feet longer than the width. If its estimated perimeter is not greater than 288 feet, find the maximum dimensions of the basketball court.

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Question 1173690: The length of a basketball court is 44 feet longer than the width. If its estimated
perimeter is not greater than 288 feet, find the maximum dimensions of the basketball
court.
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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width= x
length =x+44
perimeter is 2x+2(x+44)=4x+88
4x+88 < = 288
4x < =200
x <= 50
maximum dimensions are 50' x 94'