The perimeter of a rectangular garden box is 80 in. The length of the rectangle is four times its width.
Write an equation representing the length (L = length) of the garden box in terms of
Its width.

Question

The perimeter of a rectangular garden box is 80 in. The length of the rectangle is four times its width. 
Write an equation representing the length (L = length) of the garden box in terms of
Its width.

bossimbacon · Answer

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nikato · Answer

length of rectangle IS four times its width

so lets let L=length, and w=width

nikato · Answer

hint: whenever you see IS, replace it with =
and we know four times means (4 x)
so

L= 4w