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17 February, 11:20

A new youth sports center is being built in madison. the perimeter of the rectangular playing field is 460 yards. the length of the field is 6 yards less than triple the width. what are the dimensions of the playing field?

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  1. 17 February, 13:27
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    Let the width be w.

    Length = 3w - 6

    Perimeter = 460

    w + w + 3w - 6 + 3w - 6 = 460

    8w - 12 = 460

    8w = 472

    w = 59

    Width = w = 59 yards

    Length = 3w - 6 = 3 (59) - 6 = 171 yards

    Answer: Length = 171 yards and Width = 59 yards
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