Determine the dimensions of the rectangle of largest area that can be inscribed in the right triangle shown in the accompanying figure. 221 220 h 21 The width of the rectangle with largest area is units. The height of the rectangle with largest area is units.

Determine the dimensions of the rectangle of largest area that can be inscribed in the right triangle shown in the accompanying figure. 221 220 h 21 The width of the rectangle with largest area is units. The height of the rectangle with largest area is units.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

Problem 37E: Examine several rectangles, each with a perimeter of 40 in., and find the dimensions of the...

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The width of the rectangle with largest area is
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The height of the rectangle with largest area is
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