SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 250 feet. If the width of the garden is 53 feet, what is its length?

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Question 262786: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 250 feet. If the width of the garden is 53 feet, what is its length?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2w+2L
250=2(53)+2x
250=106+2x
2x=144
x=72 ft