You are designing a rectangular window, and are given $240. The bottom side of the window (the sill) costs $30 per foot, and the other three sides $10 per foot. What are the dimensions of the window with the largest area satisfying these constraints?

You are designing a rectangular window, and are given $240. The bottom side of the window (the sill) costs $30 per foot, and the other three sides $10 per foot. What are the dimensions of the window with the largest area satisfying these constraints?

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Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter10: Quadratic Equations

Section10.4: Solve Applications Modeled By Quadratic Equations

Problem 10.78TI: If a triangle that has an area of 110 square feet has a height that is two feet less than twice the...

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