The length of Kathy's rectangular garden is 4 feet more than the width. If the perimeter of her garden is 40 feet, what is the length of Kathy's garden?

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Cristian Boariu · Answer 1 · 2022-03-28T09:55:26+0000

Answer:

12ft

Explanation:

Width of the rectangle:x

Length: x+4

Perimeter =2 x (width+length)

2(x+x+4)=40

2(2x+4)=40

2x+4=20

2x=16

x=8

Length:x+4=8+4=12ft