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an architect designs a rectangular flower garden such that the width is exactly two thirds of the length. if 260 feet of antique fencing are to be used to enclose the garden find the dimensions of the garden

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1. w=2/3l 2w+2l=260 substitute 2(2/3l)+2l=260 4/3l+2l=260 4/3l+6/3l=260 10/3l=260 l=260/(10/3) l=260(3/10)=78 w=2/3l w=2/3(78)=52 The dimensions are 78 by 52 <<<<