SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 290 feet. If the width of the garden is 66 feet, what is its length?

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Question 620158: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 290 feet. If the width of the garden is 66 feet, what is its length?
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The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 290 feet. If the width of the garden is 66 feet, 

what is its lengthhighlight%28x%29?

  P = 2W + 2L = 2·66ft + 2x = 290ft

                  132ft + 2x = 290ft

                           2x = 158ft

                            x = 79ft

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 2·66ft  + 2·79ft = 290ft