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The length of a rectangular garden is 1 yard less than twice the width. The area of the garden is 55 square yards. What is the width of the garden?

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Answer:

5 yards

Step-by-step explanation:

Area= 55

width=y(unknown)

length= 1+2y (given)

Formula for finding A=l*b

(1+2y)(y)=y+2y²

2y²=55-y

y=5

Verification

2*5²=55-5

2*25=55-5

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