SOLUTION: The width of a rectangular garden is 2m less than its length. Determine the dimensions of the garden if the area is 36m^2. Round answers to 3 decimal places.

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Question 805167: The width of a rectangular garden is 2m less than its length. Determine the dimensions of the garden if the area is 36m^2. Round answers to 3 decimal places.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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w=l-2,
l*w=36
l=7.08276, w=5.08276
l=7.083, w=5.083