Question

Maura wants to buy fencing to install around a square garden in her yard. the perimeter of the garden can be represented by the equation p = 4√a where a is the area of the garden.
Examine the graph that represents this situation.



Examine the graph that represents this situation.
The graph appears to begin at (0,0).
Is (0,0) a valid point in terms of the context of the situation? Why or why not?

Select the option that correctly answers both questions.

A) The point is valid in terms of the context because when Maura buys 0 feet of fence, the perimeter of the garden is 0 feet.

B) The point is not valid in terms of the context because the garden can't have an area of 0 square feet.

C) The point is valid in terms of the context because it represents the smallest garden Maura can have as well as the amount of fence she must buy.

D) The point is valid in terms of the context because it shows that the area and perimeter start at 0.

Answer 1

The correct option regarding the point (0,0) is the context of this function is given by:

D) The point is valid in terms of the context because it shows that the area and perimeter start at 0.

What is the function?

The perimeter of a garden of area a is given by:

$p = 4\sqrt{a}$

If there is no garden, that is, the area is 0, the perimeter is also 0, hence point (0,0) is valid, which means that option D is correct.

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