The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 50 feet. The length is 2 feet less than twice the width. Find the width of the rectangle. Perimeter: P = 2L + 2W, Area: A = LW *

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The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 50
feet. The length is 2 feet less than twice the
width. Find the width of the rectangle.
Perimeter: P = 2L + 2W,
Area: A = LW *
3 ft
O 9 ft
O 12 ft
O 16 ft
Transcribed Image Text:3 The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 50 feet. The length is 2 feet less than twice the width. Find the width of the rectangle. Perimeter: P = 2L + 2W, Area: A = LW * 3 ft O 9 ft O 12 ft O 16 ft
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