document.write( "Question 202307: Please help solve the problem at this url.\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "http://zamas.us/hexagonalproblem.pdf\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #152528 by solver91311(24713)\"\" \"About 
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "For 18 gardens, just substitute 18 for and do the arithmetic.\r
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