Question

Look at the picture! Can someone explain how you do this because i keep getting it wrong!

Answer 1

18
`yd^(2)`

Explanation:

You can find the area of the whole backyard and subtract the area of the patio to find the are of the garden.

Area of patio = 2yd * 3yd = 6
`yd^(2)`

Area of backyard = 6yd * 4yd = 24
`yd^(2)`

24
`yd^(2)` - 6
`yd^(2)`

18
`yd^(2)`