Inactive Tutor answered • 04/29/20
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width = x
length = x+10
Perimeter = 2 * length + 2* width
68 = 2x + 2(x+10)
68 = 2x + 2x + 20
68 = 4x + 20
48 = 4x
x = 12
rectangle 12 by 22
Bella D.
asked • 04/20/20A rectangular garden is 10 feet longer than it is wide. The perimeter (distance around) of the garden is 68 feet. What is the length of the garden?
A rectangular garden is 10 feet longer than it is wide.
The perimeter (distance around) of the garden is 68 feet. What is the length of the garden?
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