SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular garden is 12 fet more than the width. The formula for perimeter is P=2L+2W. If the perimeter equals 44 feet, what is the length of the garden? Ple

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Question 449403: The length of a rectangular garden is 12 fet more than the width. The formula for perimeter is P=2L+2W. If the perimeter equals 44 feet, what is the length of the garden? Please help explain how this problem would be solved. Thank You!!
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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44=2L+2W
44=2(W+12)+2W
44=4W+24
20=4W
W=5
L=17..