SOLUTION: The lenth of a retangular garden is 2ft less than3 times its width. If the perimeter of the garden is 44ft, find the dimensions of the garden. I am struggling with this one as

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Question 82824: The lenth of a retangular garden is 2ft less than3 times its width. If the perimeter of the garden is 44ft, find the dimensions of the garden.

I am struggling with this one as story problems are my weak point for some reason can someone please help?
Answer by Earlsdon(6103) (Show Source):
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Well, you can start with what is given:
The perimeter, P, of the rectangular garden is 44 feet.
The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is: P = 2L + 2W where L is the length and W is the width.
You are told that the length L = 3W-2 (Two feet less than 3 times the width).
So, in the formula, replace L with 3W-2 and solve for W.
Substitute P = 144 and L = 3W-2
Perform the indicated operations.
Simplify.
Add 4 to both sides.
Divide both sides by 8
Feet. This is the width.

feet. This is the length.
Check:
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OK!