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A) Step 1: Factorize the quadratic expression for the area.
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a) Step 1: Factorize the quadratic expression for the area.
The area of the rectangular garden is given by .
To factorize this quadratic, we need to find two numbers that multiply to and add up to .
These numbers are 3 and .
So, the expression can be factored as:
Step 2: Determine the dimensions of the garden.
For a rectangle, Area = Length Width.
Therefore, the dimensions of the garden are the factors we found.
Length units
Width units
Since dimensions must be positive, , which means .
The dimensions of the garden are .
b) Step 1: Calculate the perimeter of the garden.
The perimeter of a rectangle with length and width is given by .
Using the dimensions from part a):
Step 2: Calculate the cost of fencing.
The cost of fencing wire is Ksh 1.50 per meter.
Total cost = Perimeter Cost per meter
Total cost = (4x - 8) \times 1.50$$
Total cost = 1.5(4x - 8)
Total cost $= (6x - 12) \text{ Ksh}
The cost of fencing the garden is .
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