Students at a high school want to start a school garden. The principal will allow them to enclose a rectangular area of a field behind the school. The garden cannot be larger than 60 yd?. 11. What is the minimum perimeter of fence that can be used to enclose the garden? 12. How would the solution change if the school can be used as one side of the garden? Use words and diagrams to explain your answer.

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Students at a high school want to start a school garden.
The principal will allow them to enclose a rectangular
area of a field behind the school. The garden cannot be
larger than 60 yd?.
11. What is the minimum perimeter of fence that can
be used to enclose the garden?
12. How would the solution change if the school can be
used as one side of the garden? Use words and
diagrams to explain your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:Students at a high school want to start a school garden. The principal will allow them to enclose a rectangular area of a field behind the school. The garden cannot be larger than 60 yd?. 11. What is the minimum perimeter of fence that can be used to enclose the garden? 12. How would the solution change if the school can be used as one side of the garden? Use words and diagrams to explain your answer.
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