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The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is 2L + 2W = P (L = length, W = Width and P = Perimeter.) The perimeter of a rectangular garden is 400 feet. If the length of one side of the garden is 120 feet, what is the width of one side of the garden?

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We conclude that the width of the rectangular garden is 80 feet.

How to get the dimensions of the garden?

Let's define the variables:

  • L = length of the garden.
  • W = width of the garden.

The perimeter of a rectangle of length L and width W is given by the simple formula:

P = 2*(L + W)

The perimeter is equal to 400ft, then:

400ft = 2*(L + W)

And we know that the length is 120ft, then:

L = 120ft.

Replacing the length in the perimeter equation we get:

400ft = 2*(120ft + W)

Now we can solve this linear equation for W.

400ft/2 = 120ft + W

200ft = 120ft + W

200ft - 120ft = W

80ft = W

We conclude that the width of the rectangular garden is 80 feet.

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