SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 314 feet if the width of the garden is 71 feet what is the length

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Question 860214: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 314 feet if the width of the garden is 71 feet what is the length
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

P = 2L + 2w = 314ft
0r L + w = 157ft
L + 71ft = 157ft
L = 86ft