3. A rectangular plot is to be bounded on one side by a straight river and enclosed on the other three sides by a fence. With 800 m of fence at your disposal, what is the largest area you can enclose? y

3. A rectangular plot is to be bounded on one side by a straight river and enclosed on the other three sides by a fence. With 800 m of fence at your disposal, what is the largest area you can enclose? y

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 34E: The farmer in Exercise 33 has decided to take the fencing purchased and use it to enclose the...

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