SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular garden is 10 feet longer than its width. The garden perimeter is 184 feet. Find the width of the garden.

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Question 927246: The length of a rectangular garden is 10 feet longer than its width. The garden perimeter is 184 feet. Find the width of the garden.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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2L + 2w = P

L + w = 184ft/2

(w+10) + w = 92

2w = 82

w = 41ft  and L = 51ft 41%2B10

and...checking

Sum = 92