A new Community Center is being built in Pagosa Springs. The perimeter of the rectangular playing field is 320 yards. The length of the field is 2 yards less than double the width. What are the dimensions of the playing field?
The width is yards
The length is yards
Help please

Respuesta :

Amist
Perimeter = 2l + 2w
perimeter = 320 yards
Given length = 2w-2
2(2w - 2) + 2(w) = 320
4w - 4 + 2w = 320
6w = 324
W = 54, L = 2(54) - 2 = 106
Solution: the width = 54 yards
The length = 106 yards