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Matched Problem 1Repeat Example 1 if the wood fencing costs $8 per linear foot and all other information remains the same.
Example 1 Maximizing Area A homeowner has $320 to spend on building a fence around a rectangular garden. Three sides of the fence will be constructed with wire fencing at a cost of $2 per linear foot. The fourth side will be constructed with wood fencing at a cast of $6 per linear foot. Find the dimensions and the area of the largest garden that can be enclosed with $320 worth of fencing.
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