SOLUTION: a rectangular garden has width w and length 1.5w. the area of the garden is 216 square feet . find the amount of fencing required to enclose the garden

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Question 821621: a rectangular garden has width w and length 1.5w. the area of the garden is 216 square feet . find the amount of fencing required to enclose the garden
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = 1.5y
xy = 216
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xy = 216
1.5yy = 216
yy = 216/1.5
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w = 12 ft
L = 18 ft
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