SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 feet. Describe the possible lengths of a side if the area of the rectangle is not to exceed 144 square feet.

Question 293223: The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 feet. Describe the possible lengths of a side if the area of the rectangle is not to exceed 144 square feet.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let the width =
Let the length =
Let the perimeter =
Let the area =

It is given that ft2

I'll take a guess

I'll try

OK
Next,

I deduce that
and

Either side must be less than or equal to 6
or greater than or equal to 24

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