SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 72 meters. The length is 6 meters longer than twice the width. Find the dimensions of the garden.
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Question 876106: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 72 meters. The length is 6 meters longer than twice the width. Find the dimensions of the garden. Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! L=2w+6 and 2w+2L=72.
Two equations and two unknown variables. Simplify the perimeter equation first. Use substitution for L.
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