Question

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Answer 1

Explanation:

To cover a rectangular region of her yard, Penny needs at least 217 square feet of sod. The length of the region is 15.5 feet. What are the possible widths of the region?

L=length=15.5 ft; W=width; A=area=>217 sq ft

L*W=>217 sq ft Divide each side by L

W=>217 sq ft/L

W=>217 sq ft/15.5 ft=>14 feet

ANSWER: To cover at least 217 sq ft. the width must be at least 14 feet.

Answer 2

at least 14 ft

Explanation:

The area of the rectangular region is the product of its length and width. We are told the area must be at least some value.

A = LW . . . . . . . . . area formula

A ≥ 217 ft² . . . . . . . . . given constraint

(15.5 ft)W ≥ 217 ft² . . . . . . substitute LW for A, use given length

W ≥ 14 ft . . . . . . . . . . divide by 15.5 ft

The possible width of the region is at least 14 feet.