SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangular garden is 38 ft. the width of the gardem is one less than 3 times the length. determine the length and width of the garden

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Question 933631: the perimeter of a rectangular garden is 38 ft. the width of the gardem is one less than 3 times the length. determine the length and width of the garden
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2(l+w)=38
1) l+w=19
2 w=3l-1

l+3l-1=19
4l=20
l=5
w=3*5-1=14