SOLUTION: The length of an athletic field is 75 meters. This is 15 meters less than twice the width of the field. Find the width of the field.

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Question 227561: The length of an athletic field is 75 meters. This is 15 meters less than twice the width of the field. Find the width of the field.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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L=75
L=2W-15
2W-15=75
2W=75+15
2W=90
W=90/2
W=45 ANS.