rancher has 444 feet of fencing to enclose two adjacent rectangular corrals. The wall separating the two corals consists of a single fence. What dimensions for one of the individual corrals will produce the largest total area?

rancher has 444 feet of fencing to enclose two adjacent rectangular corrals. The wall separating the two corals consists of a single fence. What dimensions for one of the individual corrals will produce the largest total area?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 13CR: One side of a rectangle is 2 cm longer than a second side. If the area is 35cm2, find the dimensions...

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