The 2 possible ways to fence in the patio are having 8x9, with the nine being the length of the wall. Because 8+8+9=26. The second way is 18x4 and the 18 being the length of the wall. Because 18+4+4=26.
Area would be 66
You would simply multiple the width be the height to get your area!
No it is undefined when the number reaches to zero.
We did this this year and by what I can remember I belive it is 4,320 inches. I hope this helps and I hope I got it right so u don't get it wrong.