A farmer has 910 yd of fencing to enclose a rectangular pasture for her goats. Since one side of the pasture borders a river, that side does not need to be fenced. The sides of length a must be three times as long as side b. Find the dimensions of the rectangular pasture. The length of side bisyd. The length of side a isyd. River Paler

A farmer has 910 yd of fencing to enclose a rectangular pasture for her goats. Since one side of the pasture borders a river, that side does not need to be fenced. The sides of length a must be three times as long as side b. Find the dimensions of the rectangular pasture. The length of side bisyd. The length of side a isyd. River Paler

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

Problem 31E: Mary Frances has a rectangular garden plot that encloses an area of 48 yd2. If 28 yd of fencing are...

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