document.write( "Question 884085: The length of a fenced rectangular garden is 6 feet longer then the width. If the length of the fenced used to surround the garden is 80 feet. What are the dimensions of the garden \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #533989 by josgarithmetic(39617)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! First sentence, L=6+w. \n" ); document.write( "Second sentence, 2w+2L=80.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "The obvious substitution gives you 2w+2(6+w)=80; simplify and solve first for w. \n" ); document.write( " Use the result of w to get the value for L. \n" ); document.write( " |