SOLUTION: use an algebraic equation to determine each rectangles dimensions
a basketball court is a rectangle with a perimeter of 86 meters. The length is 13 meters more than the width .
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a basketball court is a rectangle with a perimeter of 86 meters. The length is 13 meters more than the width .
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Question 190572: use an algebraic equation to determine each rectangles dimensions
a basketball court is a rectangle with a perimeter of 86 meters. The length is 13 meters more than the width . Find thw width and length of the basketball court. Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let w = width of court
then
x+13 = length of court
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We know the equation for perimeter is:
2(width + length) = perimeter
2(w + x+13) = 86
2(2w+13) = 86
2w+13 = 43
2w = 30
w = 15 meters (width)
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Length:
x+13 = 15+13 = 28 meters (length)
