You are fencing a rectangular puppy kennel with 25 ft. of fence. The side of the kennel against your house does not need a fence

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yuradex [85]

3 years ago

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You are fencing a rectangular puppy kennel with 25 ft. of fence. The side of the kennel against your house does not need a fence

. This side is 9 ft. long. Find the dimensions of the kennel.

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Vikentia [17] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-01T11:57:16+03:00

Vikentia [17]3 years ago

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W = width
l = length = 9
Perimeter = 2*w+2*l
Normally you would face the whole perimeter but "t<span>he side of the kennel against your house does not need a fence.</span>" So you actually fence 2*w+1*l

2w+l=25
2w+9=25
2w=16
w=8

The dimensions of the kennel are:
w=8 ft
l=9ft