Solving equations
Playing fields

The table below contains partial information about the standard dimensions of playing fields for various games. Find the dimensions that are omitted from the table. In some cases, constructing a quadratic equation and solving it can help you.


Complete the table

Complete the data missing from the tables for each field.
  • Rank the fields according to their degree of squareness: which field is closest to a square, and which is farthest? What is your criterion for determining squareness?


  • distance between opposite corners perimeter area width length game
    11 meters 23.8 meters Tennis
    370 meters 8250 sq. meters Soccer
    32.5 meters 87.8 meters Basketball
    20.1 meters 162 sq. meters Volleyball


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