SOLUTION: A rectangular garden has an area of 42 square meters. The width is 8 meters less than twice the length. Find the dimensions of the garden.

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Question 810205: A rectangular garden has an area of 42 square meters. The width is 8 meters less than twice the length. Find the dimensions of the garden.
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A rectangular garden has an area of 42 square meters. The width is 8 meters less than twice the length. Find the dimensions of the garden.
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Try the factors of 42.
1 by 42 NG
2 by 21 NG
etc

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