SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 72 ft. The length is 23 ft. What is the width?

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Question 751317: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 72 ft. The length is 23 ft. What is the width?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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From the fact that P=2(l+w) we can deduce that l+w=36. Now if l=23, then w=36-23=13


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