A rectangular page is to contain 76 square inches of print. The margins on each side are 1 inch. Find the dimensions of the page such that the least amount of paper is used. in (smaller value) in (larger value)

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Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles
Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons
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A rectangular page is to contain 76 square inches of print. The margins on each side are inch. Find the dimensions of the page such that the least amount of paper is used.
in (smaller value)
in (larger value)
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular page is to contain 76 square inches of print. The margins on each side are inch. Find the dimensions of the page such that the least amount of paper is used. in (smaller value) in (larger value)
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