Problema Solution
the length of a football field is 67 yards greater than the width. the perimeter of the field is 340 yards what is the length and the width of the football field
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let
l = the length of the field, l>0
w = the width of the field, w>0
the length of a football field is 67 yards greater than the width
l = 67 + w
the perimeter of the field is 340 yards
2(l + w) = 340 divide both sides by 2
l + w = 170
by solving the system of equations
l = 67 + w
l + w = 170
we find
l = 118.5 yards
w = 51.5 yards
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the length of the football field is 118.5 yards
the width of the football field is 51.5 yards.