SOLUTION: A farmer has 576 of fence. What are the dimensions of the largesr area (rectangular or square) that can be enclosed by this fence?
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Question 447255: A farmer has 576 of fence. What are the dimensions of the largesr area (rectangular or square) that can be enclosed by this fence?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2L+2W=576
4x=576
x=144
The largest area enclosable by this much fencing is 144' x 144'..
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