SOLUTION: Of all rectangles with a perimeter of 34, which one has the maximum area? (Give the dimensions.) The rectangle that has the maximum area has length

Question 1156757: Of all rectangles with a perimeter of 34, which one has the maximum  area?
(Give the  dimensions.)
The rectangle that has the maximum area has length ? and width ? .
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Answer by ikleyn(52776)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Such a rectangle is a square with the side length = = = 8.5 units.

Ignore the answer   " "   from @josgarithmetic, since it is INCORRECT.

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