SOLUTION: The perimeter of a basketball court is 102 meters and it's length is 6 meters longer than twice the width. What are the length and width?

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Question 862639: The perimeter of a basketball court is 102 meters and it's length is 6 meters longer than twice the width. What are the length and width?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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P = 2L + 2W = 102
L + W = 51
L = 2W + 6
2W+6 + W = 51
3W = 45
W = 15
L = 36
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