SOLUTION: The length of Sally’s garden is 4 m greater than three times the width. The perimeter of her garden is 72 m. Find the dimensions of Sallys garden.

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Question 1128441: The length of Sally’s garden is 4 m greater than three times the width. The perimeter of her garden is 72 m. Find the dimensions of Sallys garden.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Dimensions w and 3w+4.

w%2B3w%2B4=72%2F2
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4w%2B4=36
w%2B1=9
w=8


Width: 8 meters
Length: 28 meters