SOLUTION: The first problem on this page illustrates an important relationship between perimeter and area. Let�s change the problem slightly so that it applies to many cases at once. Inst

Question 751009: The first problem on this page illustrates an important relationship between perimeter and area. Let�s change the problem slightly so that it applies to many cases at once. Instead of 60 feet, let�s say you have 4x feet of fencing, where x is any number. What, in terms of x, should the dimensions of the largest rectangular enclosure be, whose perimeter is 4x feet? What would the area be?
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The first problem on this page illustrates an important relationship between perimeter and area. Let�s change the problem slightly so that it applies to many cases at once. Instead of 60 feet, let�s say you have 4x feet of fencing, where x is any number. What, in terms of x, should the dimensions of the largest rectangular enclosure be, whose perimeter is 4x feet? What would the area be?
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perimeter = 2(L+W) = 4x
L+W = 2x
L = (2x-W)
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Area = L*W
A = (2x-W)W
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Area = -W^2 + 2xW
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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