SOLUTION: Word Problem: Paula increased the area of her garden by 108m^2. The rectangular garden was originally 15m by 18m. She increased the length and the width by the same amount. Find th
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Question 1013996: Word Problem: Paula increased the area of her garden by 108m^2. The rectangular garden was originally 15m by 18m. She increased the length and the width by the same amount. Find the new dimensions of the garden. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Paula increased the area of her garden by 108m^2. The rectangular garden was originally 15m by 18m. She increased the length and the width by the same amount. Find the new dimensions of the garden.
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The new area = 15*18 + 108 = 378
Find a pair of factors of 378 that differ by 3.
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1*378 NG
2*189 NG
etc.
