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A small garden measures 11 ft by 8 ft. A uniform border around the garden increases the total area to 154 ft2. What is the width of the border? I cant seem to get the right answer. Please help

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(11+2w)(8+2w) = 154

You add 2w because both sides have a border.

Note that 154 = 14*11

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