Solve.
-Find the dimensions of a rectangular enclosure with perimeter 40 yd and area 91 yd2.
A) 15 yd by 6 yd
B) 13 yd by 7 yd
C) 14 yd by 6 yd
D) 16 yd by 7 yd

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The dimensions that satisfy both the perimeter and area conditions are 13 yd by 7 yd. The perimeter of a rectangle is given by 2(l + w) = 40, and the area is l*w = 91. Only the dimensions 13 yd by 7 yd satisfy both equations, as 2(13 + 7) = 40 and 13*7 = 91.

Solve. -Find the Dimensions of a Rectangular Enclosure with Perimeter 40