SOLUTION: A rectangular garden is surrounded by a walk of uniform width. The area of the garden plus the walk is 80 square yards. If the dimensions of the garden is 6 yards by 4 yards. Fin

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Question 1197470: A rectangular garden is surrounded by a walk of uniform width.
The area of the garden plus the walk is 80 square yards. If the
dimensions of the garden is 6 yards by 4 yards. Find the
dimensions of the garden plus the walkway. Must show work
to receive credit.

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A rectangular garden is surrounded by a walk of uniform width.
The area of the garden plus the walk is 80 square yards. If the
dimensions of the garden is 6 yards by 4 yards. Find the
dimensions of the garden plus the walkway. Must show work
to receive credit.
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w = width of the walk
(2w+4)*(2w+6) = 80
(w+2)*(w+3) = 20
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w = 2 ---> 8 by 10 overall

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