SOLUTION: the length of a rectangular garden is 17ft. and the perimeter is 42 feet. find the width of the garden

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Question 496286: the length of a rectangular garden is 17ft. and the perimeter is 42 feet. find the width of the garden
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(17) + 2W = 42
34 + 2W = 42
2W = 8
W = 4 feet
Cleomenius.