To solve this problem, we need to understand that the perimeter of a rectangle is the sum of all its sides. In this case, the perimeter of the garden is given as 24 feet, and the length is given as 3 feet.
We can set up the equation as follows:
2(length) + 2(width) = perimeter
2(3) + 2(width) = 24
Simplifying the equation, we have:
6 + 2(width) = 24
Next, we isolate the variable by subtracting 6 from both sides:
2(width) = 18
Finally, we solve for the width by dividing both sides by 2:
width = 9
Therefore, the width of the garden needs to be 9 feet for it to work.
Nya is building a garden in her yard. She has 24 feet of fencing for her garden and wants it to be in the shape of a rectangle with a length of 3 feet. What does the width need to be for this to work?(1 point) Responses 3 3 6 6 4 4 9
Explain how to set it up but don't do the equation!
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