SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular garden is 20 feet more than the width. The perimeter is 140 feet. What are the dimensions of the garden?

Question 934919: The length of a rectangular garden is 20 feet more than the width. The perimeter is 140 feet. What are the dimensions of the garden?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L = w + 20
2L + 2w = 140
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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x = y + 20
2x + 2y = 140
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x - y = 20
2x + 2y = 140
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solution:
L = 45 ft
w = 25 ft
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