You are fencing a rectangular puppy kennel with 25 ft of fence. The side of the kennel against your house does not need a fence. This side is 9ft long. What is the dimensions of the kennel?

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marfre
May 24, 2018

#9' xx 8'#

Explanation:

Given: Rectangular kennel with 25 ft of fence. One side, 9 ft, along the house does not require fencing.

Let #x# = width of the kennel. This means the perimeter is:

#9 + 2x = 25#

#2x = 25 - 9 = 16#

#x = 16/2 = 8'#

Kennel dimensions: #9' xx 8'#

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