SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular tennis court at Wimbledon is 6 feet longer than twice the width. If the court's perimeter is 228 feet, what are the court's dimensions?

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Hi,

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2L + 2w = 228ft

L + w = 114ft  

(2w+6) + w = 114

3w = 108

w = 36ft   and L = 78ft  

And...checking

L + w = 114ft