Pre-Algebra solving for perimeter

Question

The perimeter of a basketball court is

102 meters and the length is 6 meters longer than twice the width. What are the length and​ width?

Answer 1

Assuming the court is in the shape of a rectangle, then the formula for perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2L + 2W, where L and W represent the length and width, respectively. The length L can be expressed as 2W + 6. Substitute this value of L into the perimeter formula so that everything is now in terms of W. Solve for W, and then determine L.