SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular garden is 6 feet less than 3 times its width. The perimeter of the garden is 44 feet. Find the dimensions of the garden.

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Question 1170906: The length of a rectangular garden is 6 feet less than 3 times its width. The perimeter of the garden is 44 feet. Find the dimensions of the garden.

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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dimensions 3w-6 and w

%283w-6%29%2Bw=44%2F2
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Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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If the width is W (unknown now), then the length is  (3W - 6),

and your basic equation is


    W + (3W-6) = 44/2,   or


    W + 3W - 6 = 22

    4W         = 22 + 6 = 28

     W                  = 28/4 = 7.


ANSWER.  The width is 7 feet.  The length is  7*3-6 = 21-6 = 15 feet.


CHECK.  The perimeter is 2W + 2L = 2*7 + 2*15 = 14 + 30 = 44 feet, which is PRECISELY CORRECT.

Solved.