SOLUTION: A farmer has a rectangular garden plot surrounded by 230 ft of fence. If its area is 2250 ft{}^2, what is the length and width of the garden? I have no clue where to start.

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Question 786899: A farmer has a rectangular garden plot surrounded by 230 ft of fence. If its area is 2250 ft{}^2, what is the length and width of the garden?
I have no clue where to start.

Answer by xinxin(76) About Me  (Show Source):
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2*(L+W)=230
L*W=2250
L = 90，W = 25
Length is 90, width is 25.