Question 620158
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Hi,
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The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 290 feet. If the width of the garden is 66 feet, 
what is its length{{{highlight(x)}}}?
  P = 2W + 2L = 2·66ft + 2x = 290ft
                  132ft + 2x = 290ft
                           2x = 158ft
                            x = 79ft
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 2·66ft  + 2·79ft = 290ft