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A rectangular garden has a length that is five less than twice the width. the garden perimeter is 50 meters. what are the dimensions of the garden?

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P=2L+2W and L=2W-5

2(2W-5)+2W=50
4W-10+2W=50
6W-10=50
6W=60
W=10
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