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A rectangular garden has a perimeter of 172 feet. The length of the garden is 24 feet more than the width. What are the dimensions of the garden? (Recall the formula P = 2L + 2W.)

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    Let the width be x, then length = 24 + x

    Perimeter = 2 (length + width)

    2 (x + 24 + x) = 172

    2 (2x + 24) = 172

    4x - 48 = 172

    4x = 172 + 48 = 220

    x = 220/4 = 55

    Therefore, width is 55 and length is 55 + 24 = 79
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