Question

The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 266 feet. If the width of the garden is 52 feet, what is its length?

Answer 1

P = 2(L + W)
P = 266
W = 52

266 = 2(L + 52)
266 = 2L + 104
266 - 104 = 2L
162 = 2L
162/2 = L
81 = L <=== the length is 81 ft