Question

Thomas wants to put a fence around a rectangular garden that is 12 feet long and 7 feet wide.

How much fencing he will need?

Answer 1

38 ft of fencing

Explanation:

The perimeter of a rectangle is 2L + 2W, where L and W are the length and width, respectively. The dimensions of the garden are given, 7 x 12 ft.

The amount of fencing needed is 2(7) + 2(12) = 14 + 24 = 38 ft of fencing

Answer 2

84 feet

Explanation:

he will need 84 ft to cover the entire garden