A rectangular garden has a perimeter of 172 feet. The length of the garden is 24 feet more than the width. What are the dimensions of the garden? (Recall the formula P = 2L + 2W.)
a.
62 ft by 86 ft
c.
55 ft by 79 ft
b.
31 ft by 55 ft
d.
74 ft by 98 ft

Question

A rectangular garden has a perimeter of 172 feet. The length of the garden is 24 feet more than the width. What are the dimensions of the garden? (Recall the formula P = 2L + 2W.)
a.
62 ft by  86 ft
c.
55 ft by  79 ft
b.
31 ft by  55 ft
d.
74 ft by  98 ft

anonymous · Answer

this is math models btw guys. any help is much appreciated :)

jdoe0001 · Answer

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$\bf perimeter = 2l + 2w\qquad width = w\qquad length = w+24\ \quad \ \quad \
172 = 2(w)+2(w+24)
$

solve for "w" to find the width, once you find the width, subtract 24, and that's the length

anonymous · Answer

thank you!

jdoe0001 · Answer

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