document.write( "Question 261352: The width of a rectangle garden is 1 yard more than half the length. If the perimeter is 26 yards, find the length and width of the garden. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #192593 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! W=L/2+1 \n" ); document.write( "2L+2W=26 \n" ); document.write( "2L+2(L/2+1)=26 \n" ); document.write( "2L+L+2=26 \n" ); document.write( "3L=26-2 \n" ); document.write( "3L=24 \n" ); document.write( "L=24/3 \n" ); document.write( "L=8 ANS. FOR THE LENGTH. \n" ); document.write( "W=8/2+1=4+1=5 ANS. FOR THE WIDTH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "2*8+2*5=26 \n" ); document.write( "16+10=26 \n" ); document.write( "26=26 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |