SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular garden is 6 ft less than 4 times its width. If the perimeter of the garden is 38 ft, find the dimensions of the garden.
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Question 62711: The length of a rectangular garden is 6 ft less than 4 times its width. If the perimeter of the garden is 38 ft, find the dimensions of the garden. Answer by 303795(602) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let width = w so length = 4w-6
The perimeter is found by adding each side of the rectangle.
Perimeter = width + width + length + length
38 = w + w + 4w - 6 + 4w - 6
38 = 10w - 12 Add 12 to each side
50 = 10w so the width will be 5 feet and the length 4*5-6=14 feet
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