SOLUTION: The perimeter of a regulation singles tennis court is 210 feet and the length is 57 feet less than five times the width. What are the dimensions of the court?

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Question 774939: The perimeter of a regulation singles tennis court is 210 feet and the length is 57 feet less than five times the width. What are the dimensions of the court?
Answer by arKed(27) About Me  (Show Source):
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n1(2) + n2 (2) = 210
n1 = 57 - 5 (n2)
57 - 5 (n2)+ n2 = 210
57 - 4n2 = 210
4n2 / 4 = (210 - 57 )/4
n2 = 38. 25
n2 = 38.25 / 2
n2 = 19.125 ft..ANS.
n1 = 210 - 38.25
n1 = 171.75 / 2
n1 = 85.875 ft. ANS.
n1(2) + n2 (2) = 210
85.875(2)+ 19.125 (2) = 210
210 = 210