SOLUTION: A square lot is to be enclosed with wire fencing. Area of lot is 4 x^2 square yards. Find amount (feet) of wire needed. A square has equal sides. Area of square = s^2. 1

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Question 1136599: A square lot is to be enclosed with wire fencing. Area of lot is 4 x^2 square yards. Find amount (feet) of wire needed.
A square has equal sides.
Area of square = s^2.
1 yard = 3 ft.
Not sure how to solve.

Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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s%5E2=4x%5E2

s=2x---------------each side for the fence is 2x.

Amount of Fencing Material:
HINT: Perimeter!

Answer by MathTherapy(10555) About Me  (Show Source):
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A square lot is to be enclosed with wire fencing. Area of lot is 4 x^2 square yards. Find amount (feet) of wire needed.
A square has equal sides.
Area of square = s^2.
1 yard = 3 ft.
Not sure how to solve.
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