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Grade 8 math · C.17 · Square roots and cube roots

Fence around two square gardens

Find each side as a square root, then add up the fence needed.

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  1. A square garden has an area of 4 m². A second square garden has an area of 49 m². What is the total length of fence needed for both, in m?

    Answer: 36

  2. A square garden has an area of 25 m². A second square garden has an area of 36 m². What is the total length of fence needed for both, in m?

    Answer: 44

  3. A square garden has an area of 121 m². A second square garden has an area of 64 m². What is the total length of fence needed for both, in m?

    Answer: 76

Tip: Find each side as a square root, then add up the fence needed.

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