So we know that there are 8 slices per large pizza (7), so a total of 56 slices we would set up a proportion 5/8=x/56 8 times 7 gives you 56, and we would do that same thing to the 5 (multiply it by 7) to get 35? so now we know that 35 out of 56 slices were eaten 56-35 is 21 so there are 21 slices left over
Given width is 24 less than length. W=L-24 Perimeter = 2(W+L)=2(L-24+L)=4L-48 But we're also given perimeter = 172' Therefore 4L-48=172 solve for L 4L=172+48=220 L=55' W=55-24 = 31' Check: Perimeter = 2(W+L)=2(31+55)=2*86=172' good!
Answer: The dimensions of the garden are 31' * 55'
