SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular garden is 9 feet longer than its width. The garden's perimeter is 190 feet. Find the length of the garden.

Question 1050068: The length of a rectangular garden is 9 feet longer than its width. The garden's perimeter is 190 feet. Find the length of the garden.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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2w + 2L = P

2w + 2(w+9) = 190ft

4w = 172ft

w = 43ft and L = 52ft

Checking..

2w + 2L = P

86ft + 104ft = 190ft CHECKS!

 

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