SOLUTION: Use two equations in two variables to solve each problem. (Through elimination or substitution) A 50-meter path surrounds a rectangular garden. The width of the garden is two-

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Question 454910: Use two equations in two variables to solve each problem. (Through elimination or substitution)
A 50-meter path surrounds a rectangular garden. The width of the garden is two-thirds its length, find its area.

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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2w+2l=50
w=(2*l)/3