(3x+5)+(x)+(3x+5)+(x)=74
8x+10=74
8x=64
x=8
The width of the garden is 8 feet.
8x+10=74
8x=64
x=8
The width of the garden is 8 feet.
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74/2 = 37 = 5 + 32 = 5 + 4*8 so width is 8 ft ANSWER
and length is 8*3 + 5 = 29 ft ANSWER
p = 2(L + W) = 2(29 + 8) = 74 verified
and length is 8*3 + 5 = 29 ft ANSWER
p = 2(L + W) = 2(29 + 8) = 74 verified