SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular garden is 5 more than 3 times the width. If the perimeter is 250 feet, find the dimensions of the garden.
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Question 719592: The length of a rectangular garden is 5 more than 3 times the width. If the perimeter is 250 feet, find the dimensions of the garden.
Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2L+2W
L=3W+5
250=2(3W+5)+2W
250=6W+10+2W
250=8W+10
8W=250-10
8W=240
W=240/8
W=30 ANS. FOR THE WIDTH.
L=3*30+5
L=90+5
W=95 ANS. FOR THE LENGTH.
PROOF:
250=2*95+2*30
250=190+60
250=250
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