Question

Which of the following statements best describes P, the perimeter of the pasture, in feet?

a) P is constant.
b) P increases linearly with time.
c) P is a quadratic function of time.
d) P varies inversely with time.

Answer 1

The perimeter of the pasture is the sum of all four sides, and typically, it's constant unless dimensions change. To find the fourth side, D, one can rearrange the equation provided to solve for D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question refers to finding the perimeter of a four-sided flat land plot, given the lengths of three of its sides (labeled A, B, and C) and using a given equation to calculate the fourth side, D. To determine the perimeter (P) of the pasture, you would add up the lengths of all four sides: A, B, C, and D. Assuming that the equation provided (y + A + B + C + D = 0) is being used in conjunction to represent the calculation of the fourth side, we can rearrange it to solve for D, yielding D = -y - A - B - C. The correct description of the perimeter with respect to time would depend on the context provided, such as growth or deterioration of the fence over time, but usually, the perimeter of a static fenced area is constant unless dimensions are modified intentionally or by external factors.