document.write( "Question 1013682: An architect designs a rectangular flower garden such that the width is exactly two-thirds of the length. If 210 feet of antique picket fencing are to be used to enclose the garden, find the dimensions of the garden. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #629981 by reelmccray(6)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! P=Perimeter \n" ); document.write( "W=Width \n" ); document.write( "L=Length\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Assuming the 210 feet is the perimeter \n" ); document.write( "P = 210 feet \n" ); document.write( "P = 2W + 2L\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "in this case W = 2/3 L . . . so sub W with 2/3 L in the equation\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "P = 2(2/3 L)+ 2(L) = 210 feet \n" ); document.write( "4/3 L + 2L = 210 feet \n" ); document.write( "10/3 L = 210 feet \n" ); document.write( "Multiply both sides by 3/10 to solve for L \n" ); document.write( "L = (210)(3/10) = 63 feet \n" ); document.write( "W = 2/3 L so W = 2/3 x 63 = 42 feet\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Garden is 42 feet wide by 63 feet long\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |