SOLUTION: Using the formula A=LP/2-L^2 the question is how do you determine what numbers to choose for two different problems when trying to fence 600 feet?

SOLUTION: Using the formula A=LP/2-L^2 the question is how do you determine what numbers to choose for two different problems when trying to fence 600 feet?

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Question 227588: Using the formula A=LP/2-L^2 the question is how do you determine what numbers to choose for two different problems when trying to fence 600 feet?
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are given the perimeter P=600 feet. For a given value of length L, which would have to be either given in the problem or made up by you, you can substitute these numbers and be able to find the AREA.

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje
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