8. A rectangular garden is to be fenced in next to a garage so that fencing is needed on three sides only. If 30 feet of fencing is used, what is the maximum area that can be enclosed? Also find the dimensions of the garden with the largest area. Explain why your answer gives the maximum area.

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8. A rectangular garden is to be fenced in next to a garage so that fencing is
needed on three sides only. If 30 feet of fencing is used, what is the maximum area
that can be enclosed? Also find the dimensions of the garden with the largest area.
Explain why your answer gives the maximum area.
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