Problema Solution
The perimeter of a soccer field is 210 yd. The width is 15 yd more than half the length. Find the length and width
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Let
W = width
L = length
P = 210 yd is the perimeter
P = 2L + 2W
2L + 2W = 210
W = 15 + L/2
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L = 60 yd
W = 45 yd
The length is 65 yards while the width is 45 yards.