SOLUTION: Cody is wanting to put a fence around a flower bed to keep the rabbits out. The rectangular flower bed is 3 meters longer than wide and has a area of 108 meters squared. how much f

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Question 1142317: Cody is wanting to put a fence around a flower bed to keep the rabbits out. The rectangular flower bed is 3 meters longer than wide and has a area of 108 meters squared. how much fencing will he need?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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dimensions w and w+3

w%28w%2B3%29=108

108=9%2A12
Width, 9
Length, 12

Total fencing length, 42 meters