Consider the following problem: A farmer has 1600 ft of fencing and wants to fence off a rectangular field that borders a straight river. He does not need a fence along the river (see the figure). What are the dimensions of the field of largest area that he can fence? (Let x be the width of the field in feet and / be the length of the field in feet.) A (a) Experiment with the problem by drawing several diagrams illustrating the situation. Calculate the area of each configuration, and use your results to estimate the dimensions of the largest possible field. (Round your answers to the nearest hundred feet.) X = ft | = ft (b) Find a function that models the area of the field in terms of one of its sides. A(x) = (c) Use your model to solve the problem, and compare with your answer to part (a). X = ft | = ft

Mathematics For Machine Technology
8th Edition
ISBN:9781337798310
Author:Peterson, John.
Publisher:Peterson, John.
Chapter59: Areas Of Rectangles, Parallelograms, And Trapezoids
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 79A
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Topic Video
Question

Question-based on, "the farmer and the fence of 1600ft".

 

I have tried it but it confuses me, I need assistance on how to do it.

 

Any help would be appreciated...

Consider the following problem: A farmer has 1600 ft of fencing and wants to fence off a rectangular field that borders a straight river. He does not need a fence along the river (see the
figure). What are the dimensions of the field of largest area that he can fence? (Let x be the width of the field in feet and / be the length of the field in feet.)
A
(a) Experiment with the problem by drawing several diagrams illustrating the situation. Calculate the area of each configuration, and use your results to estimate the dimensions
of the largest possible field. (Round your answers to the nearest hundred feet.)
X =
ft
| =
ft
(b) Find a function that models the area of the field in terms of one of its sides.
A(x) =
(c) Use your model to solve the problem, and compare with your answer to part (a).
X =
ft
| =
ft
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following problem: A farmer has 1600 ft of fencing and wants to fence off a rectangular field that borders a straight river. He does not need a fence along the river (see the figure). What are the dimensions of the field of largest area that he can fence? (Let x be the width of the field in feet and / be the length of the field in feet.) A (a) Experiment with the problem by drawing several diagrams illustrating the situation. Calculate the area of each configuration, and use your results to estimate the dimensions of the largest possible field. (Round your answers to the nearest hundred feet.) X = ft | = ft (b) Find a function that models the area of the field in terms of one of its sides. A(x) = (c) Use your model to solve the problem, and compare with your answer to part (a). X = ft | = ft
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Application of Algebra
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, calculus and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Recommended textbooks for you
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9781337798310
Author:
Peterson, John.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning,
College Algebra
College Algebra
Algebra
ISBN:
9781938168383
Author:
Jay Abramson
Publisher:
OpenStax
Algebra for College Students
Algebra for College Students
Algebra
ISBN:
9781285195780
Author:
Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
Algebra
ISBN:
9781133382119
Author:
Swokowski
Publisher:
Cengage
Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897…
Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897…
Algebra
ISBN:
9780079039897
Author:
Carter
Publisher:
McGraw Hill