Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.7 - Modeling with Equations - 1.7 Exercises - Page 76: 37

Answer

$45$ feet

Work Step by Step

Let $x$ = the length of the garden RECALL: The area of a rectangle is given by the formula $A=$(length)(width). Substitute the given area and width into the formula above to have: $\\A = \text{(length)(width)} \\1125 = x(25) \\\frac{1125}{25} = x \\45 = x$ Thus, the length of the rectangular garden is 45 feet.
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