l = length
w = width = 2l - 18
P = 2l + 2w
36 = 2l + 2(2l - 18)
Can you solve from here?
Suppose you have 36 yards of fencing to build a fence around a rectangular backyard garden. The width is 18 yards less than twice the length. Find the length and width of this garden.
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