SOLUTION: A rectangular garden is three times as long as it is wide. If the area of the garden is 2523 ft, find the length and width of the garden.

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Question 874702: A rectangular garden is three times as long as it is wide. If the area of the garden is 2523 ft, find the length and width of the garden.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,



A = Lw = (3w)w = 2523 ft^2,  

3w^2 = 2523ft^2

w = 29ft, L = 87ft