1. Peter wants to make a rectangular vegetable garden in his backyard, using a fence as one side. He has 16 metres of wire-mesh fencing. What are the dimensions of the garden with the largest possible area that can be formed using this length of wire mesh?

1. Peter wants to make a rectangular vegetable garden in his backyard, using a fence as one side. He has 16 metres of wire-mesh fencing. What are the dimensions of the garden with the largest possible area that can be formed using this length of wire mesh?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

Problem 31E: Mary Frances has a rectangular garden plot that encloses an area of 48 yd2. If 28 yd of fencing are...

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1. Peter wants to make a rectangular vegetable garden in his backyard, using a
fence as one side. He has 16 metres of wire-mesh fencing. What are the
dimensions of the garden with the largest possible area that can be formed using
this length of wire mesh?

Formula Formula A polynomial with degree 2 is called a quadratic polynomial. A quadratic equation can be simplified to the standard form: ax² + bx + c = 0 Where, a ≠ 0. A, b, c are coefficients. c is also called "constant". 'x' is the unknown quantity

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