Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Since they already have a common denominator of x+1 we can add the numerators
(2x+4-x+5)/(x+1)
(x+9)/(x+1)
The answer is 272 + 102 which equals 374yd^2
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Find area of one triangle
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Area of triangle = 1/2 x base x height
Area of triangle = 1/2 x 9 x 11.75
Area of triangle = 52.875 ft²
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Find area of two triangles
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Area of 2 triangles = 52.875 x 2
Area of 2 triangles = 105.75 ft²
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Find the cost of the flower beds
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1 ft² = $4.25
105.75 ft² = 105.75 x 4.25
105.75 ft² = $449.44 (nearest hundredth)
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Answer: $449.44
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