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The perimeter of a rectangle playing Field is 504 meters. It’s length is 6 meters shorter than twice it’s width. What is the area?

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Answer:

Area = 14276

Explanation:

Length = 2w-6

Width =w

perimeter = 2w+ 2l =504

2w+2(2w-6)=504

2w+4w-12=504

6w=516

w=86

L=2w-6

L=2(86)-6

L = 172-6

L = 166

Area = L*W

area=86*166

Area = 14276

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