SOLUTION: Eri is planting a rectangular garden with a perimeter of 112 feet. The width is three times the length. Find the dimensions of her garden.

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Question 901555: Eri is planting a rectangular garden with a perimeter of 112 feet. The width is three times the length. Find the dimensions of her garden.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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w=3L and 2w+2L=112

Simplify perimeter equation to w%2BL=56, and substitute for L.
3L%2BL=56
4L=56
L=56%2F4, ..... and continue......