document.write( "Question 1017452: An architect designs a rectangular flower garden such that the width is exactly two-thirds of the length. If 210 ft of fencing are to be used to enclose the garden, find the dimensions of the garden. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #633750 by fractalier(6550)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Perimeter P = 2L + 2W = 210. \n" ); document.write( "Here W = (2/3)L. \n" ); document.write( "Plugging that in we get \n" ); document.write( "2L + 2(2/3)L = 210 \n" ); document.write( "2L + (4/3)L = 210 \n" ); document.write( "(10/3)L = 210 \n" ); document.write( "Multiply by 3/10 and get \n" ); document.write( "L = 63 ft \n" ); document.write( "W = (2/3)(63) = 42 ft \n" ); document.write( " |