Question 1077926
Let x be the width of the border. Then:
(24+2x)(16+2x)-276=(24)(16)[The dimensions of the garden]
384+80x+4x²-276=384
4x²+80x-276=0
x²+20x-69=0
(x+23)(x-3)=0
x=3 or -23
We get a positive value of 3 ft as the width of the border. &#9786;&#9786;&#9786;