Yes, ode45 can be used for higher-order differential equations. You need to convert the higher order equation to a system of first-order equations, then use ode45 on that system.
For example, if you have
... u'' + a·u' + b·u = f
you can define u1 = u, u2 = u' and now you have the system
... (u2)' + a·u2 + b·u1 = f
... (u1)' = u2
Rearranging, this is
... (u1)' = u2
... (u2)' = f - a·u2 - b·u1
ode45 is used to solve each of these. Now, you have a vector (u1, u2) instead of a scalar variable (u). A web search regarding using ode45 on higher-order differential equations can provide additional illumination, including specific examples.
The answer to your question is 2,600
The perimeter of a square is the sum of its sides and they
are all equal, so to obtain the length of each of them we divide the perimeter
of the first fence between 4:
P1= 64 feet/4 sides
P1= 16 feet
Then, the length of each side of the second fence will
increase 2 feet at each end, as shown in the figure. We have then that the
perimeter of the second fence is:
P2 = 20 feet x 4 sides
P2 = 80 feet
The sum of the perimeters of both fences is:
PT = P1 + P2
PT = 64 feet + 80 feet
PT = 144 feet
Total cost = 1.17 $ x 144 feet
Total cost = 168.48 $
The total cost of the fences was $ 168.48
Change the fraction into a decimal