SOLUTION: The width of a rectangular garden is 1 yard more than half the length. If the perimeter is 26 yards, find the length and width of the garden.

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Question 310503: The width of a rectangular garden is 1 yard more than half the length. If the perimeter is 26 yards, find the length and width of the garden.
Answer by JBarnum(2146)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p=2L+2W
p=26
26=2L+2W
W=1+(1/2)L








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