Question

To create the flower gardens, Wendell bought six pieces of wood. Pieces A and B are 6 feet long, pieces C and D are 8 feet long, piece E is 3 feet long, and piece F is 2 feet long.

Part A
Can Wendell make a triangular garden using pieces A, B, and F? Why or why not?

Part B
Can Wendell make a triangular garden using pieces D, E, and F? Why or why not?

Part C
Can Wendell make a rectangular garden with the pieces of wood he has? If yes, which pieces can he use?

Answer 1

[MA]:

He needs 4 pieces for the first rectangle which leaves only 2 pieces for the second triangle. Rectangles must have 4 sides. He can create 2 triangular gardens. Triangles only require 3 sides which means he can make 2 triangular gardens.

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