SOLUTION: An architect designs an rectangular flower garden such that width is exactly two-thirds of the lenght. If 290 feet of antique picket fencing are to be used to enclose thw garden, f
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Question 467660: An architect designs an rectangular flower garden such that width is exactly two-thirds of the lenght. If 290 feet of antique picket fencing are to be used to enclose thw garden, find the dimension of the garden.
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2l+2(2/3)l=290
2l+4/3l=290
6l+4l=870
10l=870
l=87
w=58
The garden was 87 x 58 feet..
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