Answer:
128 square feet
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the perimeter of the rectangular garden be expressed as 2(L+W)
L = length of the garden
W = width of the garden
If the length of the garden is twice its width then L = 2W; W = L/2
P = 2(L+L/2)
Since the perimeter is L + 32 (One length of a rectangular garden that lies along a patio wall and the rest of the garden is enclosed by 32 feet of fencing.)
Substituting in the formula above:
32+L = 2(L+L/2)
32+L = 2L+L
32 = 2L
L = 16 feet
Since L = 2W
W = L/2 = 16/2
Width = 8 feet
Area of the garden = Length × Width
Area of the garden = 16×8
Area of the garden = 128 square feet
