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.