document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=717716>Question 717716</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> You want to fence in a rectangular area, but first you must determine the dimensions of the area. <BR>\n" );
document.write( "1.Different pets need to have different areas. For example, a horse needs more space than a dog. Determine an area that is appropriate for your pet.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2.Define the shape of the rectangular area by establishing a relationship between the length and width of the rectangle. For example, L = 2W + 5, or W = 3L – 4. Be sure to include the appropriate units (inches, feet, yards, miles, or meters).<BR>\n" );
document.write( "3.Using the fact that A = LW, together with the relationship defined in step 2, eliminate one of the variables to set up a quadratic equation.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "4.Solve the quadratic equation using any of the techniques learned in this unit. The solution(s) will be one of the dimensions; use step 2 to find the other.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "5.Now determine the perimeter so that you will know how much fencing to buy.<BR>\n" );
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