The perimeter of Dana's rectangular garden is 61 feet. The length of her garden is 5 feet more than twice the width. The perimeter of a rectangle can be found by adding the lengths of its four sides. Width Dana's Garden Length • Create an equation(s) that can be used to determine the length and width of the garden. • Be sure to define your variables • What is the length and width of the garden? Show all your work. Enter your definition of variables, equation(s), answers, and work in the box

The perimeter of Dana's rectangular garden is 61 feet. The length of her garden is 5 feet more than twice the width. The perimeter of a rectangle can be found by adding the lengths of its four sides. Width Dana's Garden Length • Create an equation(s) that can be used to determine the length and width of the garden. • Be sure to define your variables • What is the length and width of the garden? Show all your work. Enter your definition of variables, equation(s), answers, and work in the box

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012

1st Edition

ISBN:9780547587776

Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL

Publisher:HOLT MCDOUGAL

Chapter10: Measurement, Area, And Volume

Section10.1: Triangles

Problem 18E

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