Directions: Answer each question by creating and solving a system of equations to represent the situation presented. Show all work, including the system of equations. 3. The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 34 feet. The length of the rectangle is 11 feet longer than the width. Let the length = x and the width = y. What are the dimensions of this garden?

Directions: Answer each question by creating and solving a system of equations to represent the situation presented. Show all work, including the system of equations. 3. The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 34 feet. The length of the rectangle is 11 feet longer than the width. Let the length = x and the width = y. What are the dimensions of this garden?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter5: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section5.4: Solve Applications With Systems Of Equations

Problem 5.82TI: Translate to a system of equations and then solve: Alexis wants to build a rectangular dog run in...

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