Question

A certain field is a rectangle with a perimeter of 1008 feet. the length is 166 feet more than the width. find the width and length of the rectangular field.

Answer 1

L + W + L + W = 1,008 feet
A) 2L + 2W = 1,008 feet
B) L = W + 166

Multiplying Equation B by -2

B) -2L = -2W -332

B) -2L + 2W = -332 then adding equation A
A) 2L + 2W = 1,008 feet

4W = 676
Width = 169
Length = 169 + 166 = 335