SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 500 feet. Let x represent the width of the rectangle. Write a quadratic function for the area A of the rectangle in terms of its width.

Question 707321: The perimeter of a rectangle is 500 feet. Let x represent the width of the rectangle. Write a quadratic function for the area A of the rectangle in terms of its width.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The perimeter of a rectangle is 500 feet. Let x represent the width of the rectangle. Write a quadratic function for the area A of the rectangle in terms of its width.
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2(L + W) = 500
L + W = 250
L = 250-W
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Area = W*L
A = W(250-W)
A = 250W - W^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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