A rectangular section of a field is to be fenced. One side of the field is bordered by a creek, so only 3 sides need to be fenced. The fenced section should have an area of 60m². Determine the minimum perimeter and dimensions of the fenced area. You may find it helpful to set up a table like the one below. Use whole numbers only. Length Width Perimeter Area

A rectangular section of a field is to be fenced. One side of the field is bordered by a creek, so only 3 sides need to be fenced. The fenced section should have an area of 60m². Determine the minimum perimeter and dimensions of the fenced area. You may find it helpful to set up a table like the one below. Use whole numbers only. Length Width Perimeter Area

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 38E: Examine several rectangles, each with an area of 36 in2, and find the dimensions of the rectangle...

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