The length of a rectangular garden is three feet less than twice it’s width. If the perimeter of the garden is 42 feet, what is

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the length?

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Masja [62] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-03T04:55:01+03:00

Masja [62]3 years ago

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Answer:

The length of a rectangular garden is: 13 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

You have 2 lengths that are 2x-3 feet, and 2 widths that are x.

2x-3 + 2x-3 +x +x =42 feet

4x -6 +2x -42 feet

6x -6 = 42 feet

6x = 48 feet

x = 8 feet (so, 2x-3 = 16-3 = 13 feet)