SOLUTION: please help me !! A rectangular garden is fenced on all sides with 160 feet of fencing. The garden is 6 feet longer than it is wide. What is the area of the garden?

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Question 908316: please help me !!
A rectangular garden is fenced on all sides with 160 feet of fencing. The garden is 6 feet longer than it is wide. What is the area of the garden?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 80ft

(w+6) + w = 80ft

2w = 74ft

w = 37ft  and L = 43ft 37%2B6

checking...

sum is 80ft