Question

brett wants to put a fence around his rectangular garden. the width of the garden is one-half of the length. he has 74 feet of fencing. what are the dimensions of the garden?

Answer 1

Answer: width is 37/3 feet and length is 74/3 feet

Explanation:

w = l/2

Let w be width and l be length

Perimeter = 74 feet =2w + 2l

74 = 2(l/2) + 2l

74 = l + 2l

74 = 3l

L = 74/3 feet

W= l/2 = (74/3)/2 = 74/6 = 37/3 feet