Question 376568: I don't understand this problem
the directions say to express each answer in simplest form in terms of the given variable
The problem: A rectangular garden is w ft wide is enclosed by 120 ft of fencing. How long is the garden?
It would be great if you could explain this
Thank you
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A rectangular garden is w ft wide is enclosed by 120 ft of fencing.
How long is the garden?
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The fence is the perimeter, so write the perimeter equation
2L + 2w = 120
We can simplify this, divide thru by 2, and you have:
L + w = 60
Subtract w from both sides, leaving L =
L = 60 - w
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The answer is: Length of the garden = (60-w)
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