Question 1097328
Let w and 2w-3 be the width and the length of the garden, respectively. Then:
(w+8)(2w+5)=285
2w²+21w-245=0
(2w+35 )(w-7)=0
w=-35/2 or 7
Using the positive value, we get dimensions of 7 ft. by 11 for the garden
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