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Mr. Wilson wants to protect his garden from animals using chicken wire. He has 40 feet of wire, which determines the garden's perimeter. The video explains how to calculate the perimeter of a rectangle and explores different dimensions for the garden. Mr. Wilson tries various combinations to find a suitable rectangle shape, eventually settling on dimensions that fit his space. The video also provides general advice on calculating perimeters for rectangles.

Why does Mr. Wilson want his garden to be shaped like a rectangle instead of a square?

What method can be used to find two numbers that add up to half the perimeter of a rectangle?