SOLUTION: Eric is planting a rectangular garden with a perimeter of 140 feet. The width is four times the length. Find the dimensions of the garden.

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Question 945883: Eric is planting a rectangular garden with a perimeter of 140 feet. The width is four times the length. Find the dimensions of the garden.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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x = width in feet
y = length in feet
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2x + 2y = 140
x = 4y
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put the system of linear equations into standard form
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2x + 2y = 140
x - 4y = 0
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solution:
x = 56
y = 14
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