4. The Johnsons are planning to build a 4-foot wide brick walkway around their rectangular garden, which is 16 feet wide and 12 feet long. What will be the area of this walkway? Consider these: a. Explain how to find the area by taking away the area of the garden. b. Now solve the problem a different way

4. The Johnsons are planning to build a 4-foot wide brick walkway around their rectangular garden, which is 16 feet wide and 12 feet long. What will be the area of this walkway? Consider these: a. Explain how to find the area by taking away the area of the garden. b. Now solve the problem a different way

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

Problem 31E: Mary Frances has a rectangular garden plot that encloses an area of 48 yd2. If 28 yd of fencing are...

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