SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 80 yards. The width of the garden is five yards less than twice the length. ​(a) Find the length and width of the garden. ​(

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Question 1149959: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 80

yards. The width of the garden is five

yards less than twice the length.
​(a) Find the length and width of the garden.
​(b) What is the area of the​ garden?
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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%282x-5%29%2Bx=80%2F2
2x%2Bx-5=40
3x=45
x=15

length, 25
width , 15

area, 375 square yards

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 80

yards. The width of the garden is five

yards less than twice the length.
​(a) Find the length and width of the garden.
​(b) What is the area of the​ garden?