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Mr. Garcia's storage shed area has a length that is 7

feet more than twice the width. His storage shed is
a rectangular shape. The perimeter of the garden is
50 feet. Find the measurements of the Width and
Length

User Jundymek
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Answer:

width = 6 feet

length = 19 feet

Explanation:

'w' = width

'2w+7' = length

50 = 2w + 2(2w+7)

50 = 2w + 4w + 14

36 = 6w

6 = w

length = 2(6)+7 = 19

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