A triangle has variable size x.y.z subject to the constraint such that the perimeter is fixed to 18cm. What is the maximum possible area for the triangle in cm2. (A) 15.59 B) 18.71 17.15 14.03

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A triangle has variable size x,y,z subject to the constraint such that the perimeter is fixed to 18cm. What is the maximum possible
area for the triangle in cm2.
A 15.59
B) 18.71
c) 17.15
D) 14.03
Transcribed Image Text:Question 2 A triangle has variable size x,y,z subject to the constraint such that the perimeter is fixed to 18cm. What is the maximum possible area for the triangle in cm2. A 15.59 B) 18.71 c) 17.15 D) 14.03
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