SOLUTION: The distance around a rectangular garden is 36 feet. One side measures 10 feet. What is the area of the garden?

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Question 1138885: The distance around a rectangular garden is 36 feet.
One side measures 10 feet.
What is the area of the garden?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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w width
L length
w%2BL=36%2F2
If L=10, then 10%2Bw=18.

wL area