Emma's rectangular garden is enclosed with 24 m of fencing. What is the least possible area of Emma's garden? What is the greatest possible area?

Question

I don't understand what to do? How do we find the least and greatest possible area?

Lauren
Grade 6

Answer 1

P = 2(L + W)

P = 2 (6 + 6)
P = 2(5 + 7)
P = 2(4 + 8)
P = 2(3 + 9)
P = 2(2 + 10)
P = 2(1 + 11)

A = LW
A = 6 * 6
A = 5 * 7

Etc.