document.write( "Question 661101: Recall that the perimeter of a rectangle is the sum of all its sides. A garden is in the shape of a rectangle. Its length is 2 feet more than twice its width. Its perimeter is 34 feet. What is the length and width of the garden? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #411506 by ReadingBoosters(3246)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! p = 2l+2w = 2(l+w)=34 \n" ); document.write( "l = 2+2w \n" ); document.write( "2(2+2w) + 2w = 34 \n" ); document.write( "4 + 4w + 2w = 34 \n" ); document.write( "6w = 30 \n" ); document.write( "w = 5 \n" ); document.write( "l = 2 + 2(5) = 12 \n" ); document.write( "Proof \n" ); document.write( "2(5+12) = 34 \n" ); document.write( " |