Question

Sam wants to fence his rectangular garden plot along its length on the front side. The perimeter of the plot is 24 meters, and its length is 3 times its width. If x is the length and y is the width of the plot, set the equations of the system. Solve and determine the values of x and y. If the cost of fencing is $25 per meter, how much does Sam need to spend on fencing?

Answer 1

if ur doing edmentum (plato) the answer is $225

Answer 2

We know that
2l + 2w = 24

And:
l = 3w

By substitution:
2(3w) +2w = 24
6w + 2w = 24
8w = 24
w = 3 metres
l = 3 x 3 = 9 metres

Total cost = 24 x $25 = $600