Joe has a rectangular shaped garden in his back yard. The width of the garden measures 2x - 4units and the length is 8x + 6 units. Draw a diagram of the garden and then answer the following questions.
a. Express both the area and perimeter of the garden as algebraic expressions.
b. If x = 3 feet, what are the area and perimeter in feet?
c. A local landscaper charges $3.50 a square foot to fertilize the garden. Joe can fertilize the garden himself for
$1.75 a square foot. How much will Joe save by fertilizing himself?
d. To keep the deer out, Joe plans on installing a deer fence. How much will this cost him, if deer fencing is
$5.75 a linear foot and then $2.25 a linear foot to install?
