SOLUTION: Martha would like a rectangular garden at the back of her yard. If she wants the garden to be 6 1/2 ft wide and she wants the garden to have an area of 53 sq ft, find the length of

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Question 653714: Martha would like a rectangular garden at the back of her yard. If she wants the garden to be 6 1/2 ft wide and she wants the garden to have an area of 53 sq ft, find the length of her garden.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+53+%2F+6.5+=+8.154+
+.154%2A12+=+1.85+
The length is about 8 ft, 1 and 7/8 in