SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 250 feet. The length is four feet less than twice the width. Find the width of the garden.

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Question 871017: The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 250 feet. The length is four feet less than twice the width. Find the width of the garden.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Try this:

x for length and y for width.
p for perimeter. p = 250
k = 4
m = 2

highlight_green%282%28x%2By%29=p%29 and highlight_green%28x=-k%2Bmy%29.
Solve the system for x and y.