Optimization: A 4-meter length of stiff wire is cut in two pieces. One piece is bent into the shape of a square and the other into a rectangle whose length is 3 times its width. Find the largest sum of the area that can be made this way.

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A problem in optimization. Much better if you have an illustration. I really appreciate it if you can explain it too. Thank you so much in advance!

Optimization:
• A 4-meter length of stiff wire is cut in two pieces. One piece is bent into the shape of a square and the other
into a rectangle whose length is 3 times its width. Find the largest sum of the area that can be made this way.
Transcribed Image Text:Optimization: • A 4-meter length of stiff wire is cut in two pieces. One piece is bent into the shape of a square and the other into a rectangle whose length is 3 times its width. Find the largest sum of the area that can be made this way.
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