Question

The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 38 feet. If the length is 5 feet longer than the width, find the width of the

garden

Answer 1

Explanation:

L and W are the length and width of the garden, respectively.

perimeter = 2L+2W = 38 ft

L+W = 19

the length is 5 ft longer than the width

L = W+5

substitution

(W+5)+W = 19

2W+5 = 19

W = 7