Question

the perimeter of a rectangular garden is 22 ft. The length is 1 ft more than the width. Find the length and the width of the garden.

Answer 1

Width = 5 ft

Length = 6 ft

Explanation:

Width = x

Length = x + 1

2x + 2(x+1) = 22 ft

2x + 2x + 2 = 22

4x = 22-2

x = 20/4

x = 5