document.write( "Question 868922: A rectangular garden plot has a total perimeter of 25 metres. The length is 3 metres more than the width. What are the dimensions of the garden plot? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #523933 by checkley79(3341)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! P=2L+2W \n" ); document.write( "L=W+3 \n" ); document.write( "25=2(W+3)+2W \n" ); document.write( "25=2W+6+2W \n" ); document.write( "25-6=4W \n" ); document.write( "19=4W \n" ); document.write( "W=19/4 \n" ); document.write( "W=4.75 METERS FOR THE WIDTH. \n" ); document.write( "L=4.75+3 \n" ); document.write( "L=7.75 METERS FOR THE LENGTH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF: \n" ); document.write( "25=2*7.75+2*4.75 \n" ); document.write( "25=15.5+9.5 \n" ); document.write( "25=25 \n" ); document.write( " |