Problema Solution

The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 24 feet. The length is 2 feet more than the width. Find the length and width

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let


w = the width of the garden


l = the length of the garden


The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 24 feet:


2(l + w) = 24


The length is 2 feet more than the width:


l = 2 + w


by solving the system of equations:


2(l + w) = 24


l = 2 + w


we find:


l = 7 ft


w = 5 ft


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the length is 7 feet and the width is 5 feet.