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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 A=x2−4x−21A = x^2 - 4x - 21.
To factorize this quadratic, we need to find two numbers that multiply to −21-21 and add up to −4-4.
These numbers are 3 and −7-7.
So, the expression can be factored as:

A=(x+3)(x−7)A = (x + 3)(x - 7)

Step 2: Determine the dimensions of the garden.
For a rectangle, Area = Length ×\times Width.
Therefore, the dimensions of the garden are the factors we found.
Length =(x+3)= (x + 3) units
Width =(x−7)= (x - 7) units
Since dimensions must be positive, x−7>0x-7 > 0, which means x>7x > 7.

The dimensions of the garden are (x+3) and (x−7)\boxed{(x+3) \text{ and } (x-7)}.

b) Step 1: Calculate the perimeter of the garden.
The perimeter PP of a rectangle with length LL and width WW is given by P=2(L+W)P = 2(L + W).
Using the dimensions from part a):

P=2((x+3)+(x−7))P = 2((x + 3) + (x - 7)) P=2(x+3+x−7)P = 2(x + 3 + x - 7) P=2(2x−4)P = 2(2x - 4) P=(4x−8) metersP = (4x - 8) \text{ meters}

Step 2: Calculate the cost of fencing.
The cost of fencing wire is Ksh 1.50 per meter.
Total cost = Perimeter ×\times 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 (6x−12) Ksh\boxed{(6x - 12) \text{ Ksh}}.

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