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9 - 2(x + 6) =
9 - 2x - 12 =
-2x - 3 <=
Length = 11
Width = 9
Area we need = 126
So Area = length * width
126 = 11 * 9
Now.. this is obviously wrong.. they want us to find the correct length..
126 = L * 9
126/9 = L
L = 14
Now since they ask about how much farther you need to extend, take the final and subtract from the original
14 - 11 = 3
Answer is 3.
