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A Farmer has 7200 feet of fencing to make a rectangular pasture. What length and width will give him the greatest area?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.4: Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, And The Pythagorean Theorem

Problem 3.84TI: The length of a rectangle is 62 feet and the width is 48 feet. What is the perimeter?

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