SOLUTION: a rectangular garden is 6m longer than wide. The perimeter measure 92m, what are the dimensions of the garden

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Question 847995: a rectangular garden is 6m longer than wide. The perimeter measure 92m, what are the dimensions of the garden

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,

P = 0r **** L + w = 46m
the length of a rectangle is 6 meters more than the width
(x+6m) + x = 46m
2x + 6m = 46m
2x = 40m
x = 20m, the width and the length is 26m
CHECKING our answer***
20m + 26m = =46m 0r 40m+ 50m = 92m
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