The perimeter of a basketball court is 108 meters and the length is 6 meters longer than twice the width. What are the length and width?
What is the width?
What is the length?
wait a second
2(x) + 2(2x+6) = 108
6x + 12 = 108
6x = 96
x = 16 width
(2x+6) = 38 length
These numbers are correct because when you plug them into the equation, they actually satisfy the equation.
If you need me to explain how I got this answer, let me know and I'd be glad to explain.
