Use perimeter and area to solve a fencing problem.

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Categories:
Measurement | Algebra | Algebra

Standards:
Grade 9/10: 1.2.1 Attributes, units, and systems: Understand the relationship between change in one or two linear dimension(s) and corresponding change in perimeter, area, surface area, and volume.
Grade 9/10: 5.3.1 Understand that mathematics is used extensively in daily life outside the classroom.
Grade 9-: M3.5.E Predict and verify the effect that changing one, two, or three linear dimensions has on perimeter, area, volume, or surface area of two- and three-dimensional figures.
Grade 9-: M1.6.C Recognize the multiple uses of variables, determine all possible values of variables that satisfy prescribed conditions, and evaluate algebraic expressions that involve variables.
Grade 9-: M1.1.A Select and justify functions and equations to model and solve problems.