SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular garden is 2 feet longer than its width. The perimeter of the garden is 64 feet. What is the length of the garden?

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Question 882472: The length of a rectangular garden is 2 feet longer than its width. The perimeter of the garden is 64 feet. What is the length of the garden?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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L + w = 32ft

(w+2) + w = 32

    2w = 30

     w = 15  and L = 17   15%2B2