Answer:
If the perimeter of a rectangular garden is 298 feet and the width is 65 feet then the length is 84 feet.
Explanation:
1. Collect information:
Perimeter = 298 feet
Width = 65 feet
Length = ??
2. Create an equation:
L(2) + W(2) = P
L = Length
W = Width
P = Perimeter
3. Substitute
L(2) + 65(2) = 298
4. Multiply (65 times 2)
L(2) + 130 = 298
5. Subtract (298 - 130)
L(2) = 168
6. Divide ( 162 divided by 2)
L = 84
7. Check
84 + 84 + 65 + 65 = 298
168 + 130 = 298
298 = 298
and/or
84(2) + 64(2) = 298
168 + 130 = 298
298 = 298
It works!!!