SOLUTION: Hector needs 84 feet of fencing to enclose his rectangular garden. The length of his garden is 12 feet less than twice its width. What is the width of his garden?

Question 918133: Hector needs 84 feet of fencing to enclose his rectangular garden. The length of his garden is 12 feet less than twice its width. What is the width of his garden?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

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L + w = 42ft

(2w-12) + w = 42

3w = 54

x = 18ft, the width.  The length is 24ft 

And..checking

L + w = 42ft 

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