An elliptically shaped garden is surrounded by a wood walkway. The garden is 15 meters long and 8 meters wide. The walkway is 2 meters wide. Find the equation describing the garden and walkway.

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An elliptically shaped garden is surrounded by a wood walkway.  The garden is 15 meters long and 8 meters wide.  The walkway is 2 meters wide.  Find the equation describing the garden and walkway.

anonymous · Answer

solve for the inner ellipse dimensions for the outer perimeter of the garden which is also the inner boundary of the walkway.
solve for the outer dimensions for the outside boundary of the walkway walkway

anonymous · Answer

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