Answer: The area is 2,193 square feet (2,193 ft²)
Step-by-step explanation:The rectangular garden has its sides yet unknown but what we do know is that its length is 8 feet longer than its width. If therefore the width is W, then the length would be W + 8.
The perimeter is calculated as follows;
Perimeter = 2(L + W)
We can now substitute for the values given as follows;
188 = 2(W + 8 + W)
188 = 2(2W + 8)
188 = 4W + 16
Subtract 16 from both sides of the equation
172 = 4W
Divide both sides of the equation by 4
43 = W
If the width is 43, and the length is W + 8, then length equals 43 + 8 which gives us 51
Therefore the area is calculated as follows;
Area = L x W
Area = 51 x 43
Area = 2193
The area of the rectangular garden is 2,193 square feet
