Solve. For each question, define your variable, write an equation to mode the problem and state your answer to the problem's question

A rectangular garden measures 80 meters by 60 meters. A large path of uniform width is to be added along both shorter sides and one longer side of the garden. The landscape designer doing the work wants to double the area of the garden with the addition of the path. How wide should the path be ??

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Solve. For each question, define your variable, write an equation to mode the problem and state your answer to the problem's question


A rectangular garden measures 80 meters by 60 meters. A large path of uniform width is to be added along both shorter sides and one longer side of the garden. The landscape designer doing the work wants to double the area of the garden with the addition of the path. How wide should the path be ??