document.write( "Question 691747: the perimeter of a rectangular garden is 64 feet. if the length is 4 feet less than twice its width, what are the dimensions of the garden? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #426833 by sachi(548)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! let the width = x \n" ); document.write( "then length = 2x-4 \n" ); document.write( "the perimeter = 2(x+2x-4) \n" ); document.write( "so 2(x+2x-4)=64 \n" ); document.write( "or 3x-4=64/2=32 \n" ); document.write( "or 3x=32+4=36 \n" ); document.write( "or x=36/3=12=width \n" ); document.write( "length=2*12-4=20 \n" ); document.write( "ans \n" ); document.write( " |