The Kulas have decided to enclose their rectangular garden. The length of the garden is 8 meters, and 30 meters of fencing is needed to enclose the garden. What is the width of the garden?
2*8 + 2*w = 30
7 Meters
To find the width of the garden, we can use the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle:
Perimeter = 2 × (Length + Width)
Given that the length of the garden is 8 meters and the total fencing required is 30 meters, we can set up the equation:
30 = 2 × (8 + Width)
First, let's simplify the equation by multiplying 2 with the brackets:
30 = 16 + 2 × Width
Next, subtract 16 from both sides of the equation:
30 - 16 = 2 × Width
14 = 2 × Width
To isolate the Width, divide both sides of the equation by 2:
14/2 = Width
Therefore, the width of the garden is 7 meters.