The perimeter of a tennis court is 228 feet. The length is 6 more than twice the width. What are the dimensions of the court?

Answer 1

width= w

length = 2w+6

perimeter = 2(l+w)

228=2(2w+6+w)

228 = 2(3w+6)

228=6w+12

216 =6w

w=36

width= w=36 ft

length = 2w+6 = 2(36)+6=78 feet