A tennis court has area of 312yd(2) if the length is 2yd more than twice the width, find the demensions of the court.

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Given Info: Area    (A)  = 312 square yardsWidth  (W) = x yardsLength (L)  = (2x + 2) yards Rectangle Area Formula: A = LW Substituting our value for A andexpressions for L and W: 312 = (2x + 2)(x) Solving our equation for x (width): 312 = (2x + 2)(x)312 = 2x² + 2x2x² + 2x - 312 = 0x² + x - 156 = 0(x + 13)(x - 12) = 0x = -13 and x = 12 Disregard negative solution(can't have a negative measurement),Solution (Dimensions): Width (x) = 12 yardsLength (2x + 2) = 2(12) + 2 = 26 yards Solution Check: A = LW312 = (26)(12)312 = 312 (it checks)  312 = x(x + 2) 312