Mabel is installing a square pool in her backyard and wants a circular fence to enclose the pool to create 4 grassy areas around the pool as show in the figure. If the pool is located at the coordinates (1, 5), (5, 8), (4, 1), and (8, 4), what is the amount of fencing Mabel needs to purchase? Round your answer to the nearest tenth. (Like 5.7 or 3.4).

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Mabel is installing a square pool in her backyard and wants a circular fence to enclose the pool to create 4 grassy areas around the pool as show in the figure.  If the pool is located at the coordinates (1, 5), (5, 8), (4, 1), and (8, 4), what is the amount of fencing Mabel needs to purchase?  Round your answer to the nearest tenth.  (Like 5.7 or 3.4).

Reiny · Answer

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