document.write( "Question 41328: A parking lot is to be formed by fencing in a rectangular plot of land except for an entrance 12m wide along one of the sides. Find the dimensions of the lot with the greatest area. 300 m of fencing is used. Here's another word problem that I'm having some trouble with. Thanks! \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #26709 by Paul(988)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Length = x \n" ); document.write( "Width = y \n" ); document.write( "EQUATION: \n" ); document.write( "2x+2y=300+12 \n" ); document.write( "y=156-x (subsitution) \n" ); document.write( "Area = l x w \n" ); document.write( "A=x(156-x) \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Differentate: \n" ); document.write( "And x= 78 \n" ); document.write( "y=156-78 \n" ); document.write( "y=78 \n" ); document.write( "Hence, the dimensions are 78 x 78m. \n" ); document.write( "Paul. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |