Homework Help: Algebra 2

Posted by Tianna on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 2:53am.

A rectangular play area will be enclosed using 100 yards of fencing. What is the maximum area that can be enclosed?

Algebra 2 - Reiny, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 7:59am
The largest rectangle will be a square, so
4x = 100
x = 25
Area = 25^2 = 625 square yards.

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