document.write( "Question 278450: A rectangular field 15 feet wide is enclosed by a fence. If the area of the field is 360 square feet, how many feet of fencing are used to enclose the field? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #202661 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A rectangular field 15 feet wide is enclosed by a fence. \n" ); document.write( " If the area of the field is 360 square feet, how many feet of fencing \n" ); document.write( " are used to enclose the field? \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Find the length of the field, L * W = 360; therefore \n" ); document.write( "L = \n" ); document.write( "L = 24 ft is the length \n" ); document.write( "; \n" ); document.write( "Find the perimeter to find the amt of fence required \n" ); document.write( "P = 2L + 2W \n" ); document.write( "P = 2(24) + 2(15) \n" ); document.write( "P = 48 + 30 \n" ); document.write( "P = 78 ft of fence \n" ); document.write( " |