Question

A rectangular garden has side lengths of 12 feet and (x+10) feet. The garden has an area of 480 square feet. Write an equation and solve for x

Answer 1

Explanation:

12+x+10=480

22+x=480

x=458

2(12)+2(x+10)=480

24+2x+20=480

44+2x=480

2x=436

x=218