SOLUTION: A rectangular garden has a perimeter of 270 ft and its length is twice as long as its width. What are the dimensions of the garden?

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Question 180052: A rectangular garden has a perimeter of 270 ft and its length is twice as long as its width. What are the dimensions of the garden?
Answer by HyperBrain(694) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x=width
2x=length
2(x+2x)=270
2(3x)=270
3x=135
x=45
2x=90
Therefore, the garden is 45x90 ft.
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