Question

latasha wants her vegetable garden to have an area of 48 square feet. she wants the side lengths to be whole numbers. latasha determined she can have a garden that is 6 feet by 8 feet because 6×8=48. what is another garden latasha can have? 3 feet by 26 feet 4 feet by 18 feet 2 feet by 24 feet 5 feet by 12 feet

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate area of each option

For 3 ft by 26 ft: $3\times26 = 78
eq48$
For 4 ft by 18 ft: $4\times18 = 72
eq48$
For 2 ft by 24 ft: $2\times24 = 48$
For 5 ft by 12 ft: $5\times12 = 60
eq48$

Answer:

2 feet by 24 feet