SOLUTION: The width of a rectangular garden is 2m less than its length. Determine the dimensions of the garden if the area is 36m^2. Round answers to 3 decimal places.
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Question 805167:  The width of a rectangular garden is 2m less than its length. Determine the dimensions of the garden if the area is 36m^2. Round answers to 3 decimal places. 
Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 w=l-2,
l*w=36
l=7.08276,   w=5.08276
l=7.083,   w=5.083 
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