The garden club plants a rectangular garden that

has been divided into six sections. The members

want to find the area of the sections they planted

with herbs. Roberto says they can use the

expression 2(3)+2(3). Jay says they can use the

expression (4. 9) 3. Why are both students

correct? Explain your reasoning.

SOLUTION

Lettuce

3 ft

Herbs

2 ft 2 ft

3 ft

3 ft

Tomatoes