Question

The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 78 feet. The width is 11 feet shorter than the length. Write an equation to find the dimensions of the garden. Let x = width.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

let,

width=X and

length=X+11

so,2(l+b)=78

l+b=39. (I)

now put value of l and b in eq.(i)

=((X+11)+x)=39

=2x+11=39

=2x=28

= then X=14feet

so,length(X+11)=25feet

and width(X)=14feet