The length of a rectangular garden is 3 feet more than 2 times the width. The perimeter of the garden is 48 feet. Find the length and width of the garden .

Question

The length of a rectangular garden is 3 feet more than 2 times the width. The perimeter of the garden is 48 feet. Find the length and width of the garden .

Answer 1

L = 3 + 2W

2(L+W) = 48

L + W = 48/2 = 24

3+ 2W + W = 24

3W = 24-3 = 21

W =- 21/3 = 7 feet wide

L = 24-7 = 17 feet long