SOLUTION: The width of Matt's new rectangular vegetable garden is 4 feet less than the length. If the perimeter of the garden is 56 feet, find the dimensions of the garden.

Question 859051: The width of Matt's new rectangular vegetable garden is 4 feet less than the length. If the perimeter of the garden is 56 feet, find the dimensions of the garden.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,



P = 2L + 2w = 56 ft    0r L + w = 28ft

Question States*** w =

L + w = 28ft

L + (L-4) = 28ft

 2L = 32

  L = 16ft

garden is 12ft by 16ft

 

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