SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular garden is 9 feet longer than its width. If the garden's perimeter is 206 feet, what is the  of the garden in square feet? 

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Question 864626: The length of a rectangular garden is 9 feet longer than its width. If the garden's perimeter is 206 feet, what is the  of the garden in square feet? 

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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P = 2L + 2w = 206ft

     L + w = 103ft

    (w+9) + w = 103ft

          2w = 94ft

           w = 47ft  and L = 56ft

A = Lw = (47ft)(56ft)= 2,632 ft^2