Question

The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 54 feet. the width is 5 more feet than the length. what is the length of the garden?

Answer 1

x =11

Explanation:

2x + 2 (x + 5) = 54

4x = 54 - 10

x = 44 ÷ 4

Answer 2

If the length is x feet, the width is (x + 5) feet. Formulate an equation:

2x + 2 (x + 5) = 54
2x + 2x + 10 = 54
4x = 54 - 10
4x = 44
x = 44 : 4
x = 11

Answer: the length of the garden is 11 feet.