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Question 427911: i dont know how to find my x and my y in this problem.
you want to fence a rectangular area of your yard for a garden. you plan to use no more than 50ft of fencing.
a. write a linear equation that describes the situation

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If the dimensions of the yard are x by y,
the perimeter is the distance around the yard.
+P+=+x+%2B+x+%2B+y+%2B+y+
+P+=+2x+%2B+2y+
given:
+2x+%2B+2y+%3C=+50+ ft
Divide both sides by 2
+x+%2B+y+%3C=+25+