SOLUTION: Maureen Woolhouse has a rectangular garden whose width is two-thirds its length. If its area is 150 square feet, determine the length and width of the garden.
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Question 971006: Maureen Woolhouse has a rectangular garden whose width is two-thirds its length. If its area is 150 square feet, determine the length and width of the garden.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L = length
(L)(2L/3) = 150
2L^2/3 = 150
L^2 = 225
L = 15
The garden is 15 feet long and 10 feet wide.
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