Clark's Country Pet Resort is fencing a new play area for dogs. The manager has purchased 186 yd of fence to enclose a rectangular pen. The area of the pen must be 2156 yds^2. What are the dimensions of the pen?

Question

Clark's Country Pet Resort is fencing a new play area for dogs. The manager has purchased 186 yd of fence to enclose a rectangular pen. The area of the pen must be 2156 yds^2. What are the dimensions of the​ pen?

Length is how many yards?
Width is how many yards?

Steve · Answer

2(x+y) = 186 xy = 2156 x(93-x) = 2156 44*49 = 2156

Clark's Country Pet Resort is fencing a new play area for dogs. The manager has purchased 186 yd of fence to enclose a rectangular pen. The area of the pen must be 2156 yds^2. What are the dimensions of the​ pen?

Clark's Country Pet Resort is fencing a new play area for dogs. The manager has purchased 186 yd of fence to enclose a rectangular pen. The area of the pen must be 2156 yds^2. What are the dimensions of the pen?