Question

The perimeter of a rectangular field is 328 yards. If the length of the field is 89 yards, what is its width?

Answer 1

Set up an equation based on the information given

$89 + 89 + x + x = 328$

Combine like terms

$89 + 89 = 178$

$x + x = 2x$

$2x + 178 = 328$

Solve

$2x + 178 = 328$

$328 - 178 = 150$

$2x = 150$

$x = 75$

Answer

The width of the rectangular field is 75 yards.