The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 72 meters. The length is 6 meters longer than twice the width. Find the dimensions of the garden. What is the width? m What is the length? m
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We know that the perimeter of the garden is 72 meters, so we have the equation \( 2W + 2L = 72 \). Show more…
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