SOLUTION: A rectangular garden that is ( w ) ft wide is enclosed by 120ft of fencing. How long is the garden?

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Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Starting with the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle:
P+=+2%28L%2BW%29 substitute P+=+120
120+=+2%28L%2BW%29 Divide both sides by 2.
60+=+L%2BW Subtract the width, W, from both sides.
60-W+=+L
The length is:
L+=+60-Wfeet.