Algebra

1.     Mr. Jones and Mr. Evansbee both have gardens shaped as squares. The length of each side of Mr. Jones’ garden is 6 yd. The length of each side of Mr. Evansbee’s garden is 10 yd.

(a)   Write an expression with exponents for the area of Mr. Jones’ garden. Then, find the area of the garden.

(b)   Write an expression with exponents for the area of Mr. Evansbee’s garden. Then, find the area of the garden.

(c)   Each plant takes up 2 yd2 of space in both gardens. How many plants can Mr. Jones place in his garden? How many plants can Mr. Evansbee place in his garden? Explain your reasoning.

(d)   For each garden, the cost per plant is $4.99. Using your answers from part (c), how much will each gentleman spend on plants for his garden?