SOLUTION: the length and width of a rectangle must have a sum of 116 feet. find the dimensions of the rectangle whose area is as large as possible

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Question 607430: the length and width of a rectangle must have a sum of 116 feet. find the dimensions of the rectangle whose area is as large as possible
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
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2w + 2l = 116ft
w + l = 58
rectangle whose area is as large as possible is a Square: w = l
2w = 58
w = 29ft and l = 29ft
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