Question 1091372
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<U>HINT &nbsp;and &nbsp;the &nbsp;SOLUTION</U>: 


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    Fencing along the longer side is 36 + 2*9 = 36 + 18 = 54 ft long.

    Fencing along the shorter side is 20 + 2*9 = 20 + 18 = 38 ft long.    
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<U>Answer</U>.  &nbsp;In total, &nbsp;54 + 38 + 54 + 38 &nbsp;ft &nbsp;fencing &nbsp;is &nbsp;needed.