8) A farmer wishes to enclose a rectangular area on three sides along a stream. The area needed for this enclosure is 180,000 square feet. Find the dimensions that minimize the amount of fencing material required to build this enclosure.

8) A farmer wishes to enclose a rectangular area on three sides along a stream. The area needed for this enclosure is 180,000 square feet. Find the dimensions that minimize the amount of fencing material required to build this enclosure.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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

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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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