The original area of the rectangle is 
<u>Explanation:</u>
width = x
length = x + 2
area of the rectangle = x (x+2)
length = x + 2 + 5 = x+7

Solving this equation, we get
x =5ft
So, original width = 5ft
original length = 5+2ft = 7ft
Thus, original area of the rectangle = 5 X 7ft = 
Therefore, the original area of the rectangle is 
Answer:
4 days is the correct answer
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
i think 48 sorry if im wrong
Step-by-step explanation:
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.