SOLUTION: A rectangular garden is 2 feet wider than it is long. Its perimeter is 64 feet. Find the dimensions of the garden

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Question 911324: A rectangular garden is 2 feet wider than it is long. Its perimeter is 64 feet. Find the dimensions of the garden
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x and y the dimensions. Unknowns.
p is perimeter. Value is given.

p=2x+2y;
description indicates x=2+y.