document.write( "Question 62711: The length of a rectangular garden is 6 ft less than 4 times its width. If the perimeter of the garden is 38 ft, find the dimensions of the garden. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #43532 by 303795(602)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let width = w so length = 4w-6 \n" ); document.write( "The perimeter is found by adding each side of the rectangle. \n" ); document.write( "Perimeter = width + width + length + length \n" ); document.write( "38 = w + w + 4w - 6 + 4w - 6 \n" ); document.write( "38 = 10w - 12 Add 12 to each side \n" ); document.write( "50 = 10w so the width will be 5 feet and the length 4*5-6=14 feet \n" ); document.write( " |