SOLUTION: the length of a football field is 67 yards greater than the width. the perimeter of the field is 346 yards. find the length and width of the football field.

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Question 165848: the length of a football field is 67 yards greater than the width. the perimeter of the field is 346 yards. find the length and width of the football field.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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2L+2W=PERIMETER.
W=L+67
2L+2(L+67)=346
2L+2L+134=346
4L=346-134
4L=212
L=212/4
L=53 YDS. IS THE LENGTH.
W=53+67=120 YDS. FOR THE WIDTH.
PROOF:
2*53+2*120=346
106+240=346
346=346