SOLUTION: Solve each of the following problems by using an inequality.
Elka is planning a rectangular garden
that is to be twice as long as it is wide. If she can afford to
buy at most
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Question 159323: Solve each of the following problems by using an inequality.
Elka is planning a rectangular garden
that is to be twice as long as it is wide. If she can afford to
buy at most 180 feet of fencing, then what is the possible values for the width?
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L=2w
P=2w+2L
.
2w+2*2w=180 Substitute 2w for L.
2w+4w=180
6w=180
w=30' or less (Answer)
L=60'
.
Ed
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