SOLUTION: The length of a new rectangular playing field is 2 yards longer than double the width. If the perimeter of the rectangular playing field is 268 yards, what are its demensions?

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Question 1184027: The length of a new rectangular playing field is 2 yards longer than double the width. If the perimeter of the rectangular playing field is 268 yards, what are its demensions?
Answer by ikleyn(52775) About Me  (Show Source):
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    w + (2w + 2) = 268/2


    3w + 2 = 134.


You do the rest.


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