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23 November, 18:04

A rectangular athletic field is twice as long as it is wide. If the perimeter of the athletic field is 216 yards, what are its dimensions?

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  1. 23 November, 18:20
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    A Rectangle has 4 sides so let x = width and 2x equal length so it should read as follows: 2 (2x) + 2 (x) = 216 (perimeter)

    4x+2x=216

    6x=216

    divide by 6 both sides to isolate x

    x=36

    check equation

    2 (36) = 72

    2 (72) = 144

    72 + 144=216
  2. 23 November, 18:20
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    236 (56) 123) 97 (50) 12 (4
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