Math Problem Statement
I want to fence in a square vegetable patch. The fencing for the east and west sides costs $6 per foot, and the fencing for the north and south sides costs only $5 per foot. Find the total cost (in dollars) of the fencing as a function of the length (in feet) of a side x.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Cost Functions
Formulas
Total cost formula: C(x) = 22x
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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