SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 80 yards. The width of the garden is five yards less than twice the length. ​(a) Find the length and width of the garden. ​(

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Question 1149959: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 80

yards. The width of the garden is five

yards less than twice the length.
​(a) Find the length and width of the garden.
​(b) What is the area of the​ garden?

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
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length, 25
width , 15

area, 375 square yards

Answer by MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 80

yards. The width of the garden is five

yards less than twice the length.
​(a) Find the length and width of the garden.
​(b) What is the area of the​ garden?
 

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