A triangle has variable sides x,y,z subject to the constraint such that the perimeter is fixed to 18 cm. What is the maximum possible area for the triangle? A. B. C. D. 15.59 cm² 18.71 cm² 17.15 cm² 14.03 cm² A farmer has enough money to build only 100 meters of fence. What are the dimensions of the field he can enclose the maximum area? A. B. C. D. 25 m x 25 m 15 m x 35 m 20 m x 30 m 22.5 m x 27.5 m

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Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons
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A triangle has variable sides x,y,z subject
to the constraint such that the perimeter is
fixed to 18 cm. What is the maximum
possible area for the triangle?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A farmer has enough money to build only
100 meters of fence. What are the
dimensions of the field he can enclose the
maximum area?
A.
15.59 cm²
18.71 cm2
17.15 cm²
14.03 cm²
B.
C.
D.
25 m x 25 m
15 m x 35 m
20 m x 30 m
22.5 m x 27.5 m
Transcribed Image Text:A triangle has variable sides x,y,z subject to the constraint such that the perimeter is fixed to 18 cm. What is the maximum possible area for the triangle? A. B. C. D. A farmer has enough money to build only 100 meters of fence. What are the dimensions of the field he can enclose the maximum area? A. 15.59 cm² 18.71 cm2 17.15 cm² 14.03 cm² B. C. D. 25 m x 25 m 15 m x 35 m 20 m x 30 m 22.5 m x 27.5 m
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