Question

A rectangular garden has a length that is 3 more than twice the width. The perimeter of the

rectangular garden is 36 ft.
+ xp
a) Write a system of equations that represents the situation.
b) What is the length and width of the garden?

Answer 1

W = width

L = length = 2W + 3

P = 36 = 2W + 2L = 2W + 2(2W + 3) =

6W + 6 = 36

6W = 30

W = 5

L = 13