Scenario: Ken's existing garden is 18 feet long and 15 feet wide. He wants to reduce the length and increase the width by the same amount. See the figure below. (Not drawn to scale)
18'
Print
Neul
width
15
15+ x
X'
18 - X X
Neu) length
1. Using the shaded rectangle, write an expression for the new length and width. (10 pts) Then raise your
hand for your teacher to check your expression and sign your paper if correct.
Teacher Signature: (10 pts)
LENGTH:
WIDTH:
2. What value of x will produce a new area of 260 square feet? Show all algebraic work to justify your