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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Jorge's rectangular garden was 17 feet long and had a perimeter of 54 feet. He made his garden 5 feet longer. What is the area of his new garden? @sammixboo

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont like Math :O

sammixboo (sammixboo):

Here is the formula of finding the area of a rectangle :) \(A~=~lw\) l = length = 17 + 5 = 22 w = width = 5 What is 22 x 5?

sammixboo (sammixboo):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

110

sammixboo (sammixboo):

Correct :)

sammixboo (sammixboo):

Wait hold on a sec

OpenStudy (anonymous):

n then 110 x 2? would be 220 right?

sammixboo (sammixboo):

Yes, sorry. Take a look here for a better explanation :) http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/528c0b03e4b0e2670876aa11

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you Cx

sammixboo (sammixboo):

No problem, haha :)

OpenStudy (radar):

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