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A rectangular flower garden in abis backyard has 180 feet around its edge the width of the garden is 40 feet what is the length of the garden

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Answer:

50 ft

Explanation:

The sum of length and width is half the perimeter, so ...

L + W = P/2

L = P/2 - W = (180 ft)/2 - 40 ft = 50 ft

The length of the garden is 50 ft.

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