A farmer is building a rectangular fence around his garden. The area enclosed by the fence is 36 ft^2, and the length of the fence is one more than twice the width. (a) Determine the length and width of the fence. (b) What is the perimeter of the fence?

A farmer is building a rectangular fence around his garden. The area enclosed by the fence is 36 ft^2, and the length of the fence is one more than twice the width. (a) Determine the length and width of the fence. (b) What is the perimeter of the fence?

Intermediate Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285195728

Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Publisher:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Chapter9: Functions

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A farmer is building a rectangular fence around his garden. The area enclosed by the fence is 36 ft^2, and the length of the fence is one more than twice the width.

(a) Determine the length and width of the fence.

(b) What is the perimeter of the fence?

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