document.write( "Question 88969: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 200 yards. The length is eight yards more than three times the width. Find the lenght of the garden. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #64665 by checkley75(3666)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! LENGTH=3W+8 \n" ); document.write( "2L+2W=200 \n" ); document.write( "2(3W+8)+2W=200 \n" ); document.write( "6W+16+2W=200 \n" ); document.write( "8W=200-16 \n" ); document.write( "8W=184 \n" ); document.write( "W=184/8 \n" ); document.write( "W=23 YARDS IS THE WIDTH. \n" ); document.write( "THEREFORE THE LENGTH=3*23+8=69+8=77 YARDS FOR THE LENGTH. \n" ); document.write( "PROOF \n" ); document.write( "2*77+2*23=200 \n" ); document.write( "154+46=200 \n" ); document.write( "200=200 \n" ); document.write( " |