SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangular garden is 84 feet if the length is 24 feet what is the width

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Question 711320:
the perimeter of a rectangular garden is 84 feet if the length is 24 feet what is the width
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=84
L=24
P=2L+2W
84=2*24+2W
84=48+2W
-2W=48-84
-2W=-36
W=-36/-2
W=18 FT. FOR THE LENGTH.
PROOF:
84=2*24=2*18
84=48+36
84=84