SOLUTION: Mr. Eyck is building a fence around his backyard for his pet dog. How much fencing should he buy? Length = 72 feet and width = 32 feet

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Question 429162: Mr. Eyck is building a fence around his backyard for his pet dog. How much fencing should he buy? Length = 72 feet and width = 32 feet
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, solver91311:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi
2*72ft + 2*32ft = 208ft of fencing


Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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2 times the length plus 2 times the width, subtracting the dimension of the back of the house if the house wall forms part of the enclosure for the back yard.


John

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