Final answer:
To calculate the area of the walkway, subtract the area of the garden from the total area including the walkway, using the formula ((L + 2x) * (W + 2x)) - (L * W), where L and W are the garden's length and width, and x is the walkway's width.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the area of the walkway around a rectangular garden, you need to know the dimensions of both the garden and the walkway itself. Assume the garden has dimensions L (length) and W (width), and the walkway has a uniform width x surrounding the garden. The area of the garden is L * W, and the total area including the walkway would be (L + 2x) * (W + 2x).
The area of the walkway alone is calculated by subtracting the area of the garden from the total area: ((L + 2x) * (W + 2x)) - (L * W). This calculation will give you the area of the walkway in square units, depending on what units you measure L, W, and x in.
If the garden's dimensions are given, and the width of the walkway is known, you can apply these dimensions into the formula to find the specific area of the walkway.