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5. Find the dimensions of the rectangle in the figure shown below that will give the maximum rectangle area, if the perimeter of the entire figure is limited to 12 feet. 2x

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

Section8.4: Cicumference And Area Of A Cicle

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