7. The owner of a ranch has 1,800 yd of fencing with which to enclose a rectangular piece of grazing land situated along a straight portion of a river. If fencing is not required along the river, what are the dimensions of the largest area he can enclose? What is that area? sint

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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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7. The owner of a ranch has 1,800 yd of fencing with which to enclose a rectangular piece of grazing
land situated along a straight portion of a river. If fencing is not required along the river, what are
the dimensions of the largest area he can enclose? What is that area?
sint
Transcribed Image Text:7. The owner of a ranch has 1,800 yd of fencing with which to enclose a rectangular piece of grazing land situated along a straight portion of a river. If fencing is not required along the river, what are the dimensions of the largest area he can enclose? What is that area? sint
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