Question 844866
In other words, the garden is x feet by x+2 feet, and a 24 ft^2 shed is in one corner.  The area of the garden EXCLUDING the 24*ft^2 shed is 120 ft^2.  Find the garden length.


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The area of the garden EXCLUDING the area of the shed is 120 square feet.


The analysis and forming the equation is the real problem-solving part of the exercise.  You can finish the arithmetic.