Question
What are the dimensions of a square garden with 20 feet of fencing?
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To find the dimensions of a square garden using 20 feet of fencing, we first need to understand that the perimeter \( P \) of a square is given by the formula:
\[
P = 4s
\]
where \( s \) is the length of one side of the square.
Given that the perimeter is 20 feet, we can set up the equation:
\[
4s = 20
\]
Now, we can solve for \( s \):
\[
s = \frac{20}{4} = 5 \text{ feet}
\]
Therefore, each side of the square garden is 5 feet long.
\[
P = 4s
\]
where \( s \) is the length of one side of the square.
Given that the perimeter is 20 feet, we can set up the equation:
\[
4s = 20
\]
Now, we can solve for \( s \):
\[
s = \frac{20}{4} = 5 \text{ feet}
\]
Therefore, each side of the square garden is 5 feet long.