SOLUTION: If the perimeter of a basketball court is 240 feet and the length is 40 feet longer than the width, then what are the length and width of the court?

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Question 148967: If the perimeter of a basketball court is 240 feet and the length is 40 feet longer than the width, then what are the length and width of the court?
Answer by mangopeeler07(462) About Me  (Show Source):
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length=x+40
width=x

2(x+40)+2(x)=240

Distribute
2x+80+2x=240

Combine like terms
4x+80=240

Subtract 80
4x=160

Divide by 4
x=40

width=40
length=80