Question

the length of a rectangular garden is 5 meters more than 3 times its width. The perimeter of the garden is 74 meters. What are the dimensions of the garden?

Answer 1

P=2l+2w

l=3w+5
P=2(3w+5)+2w solve for w, then solve for l

Answer 2

W=5/8
L=15/8+5

Answer 3

5x3=15
74+15=89