document.write( "Question 56306: Find the dimensions of a rectangular region with the maximum area that can be enclosed by 60 feet of fencing. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #38230 by Cintchr(481)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! p = 2(l+w) = 60 ..... A = l * w \n" ); document.write( "Possible dimensions are .... \n" ); document.write( "Perimiter ....... Area \n" ); document.write( "2(1+29) ......... 1 * 29 = 29 \n" ); document.write( "2(2+28) ......... 2 * 28 = 56 \n" ); document.write( "2(3+27) ......... 3 * 27 = 81 \n" ); document.write( "etc .... \n" ); document.write( "notice that the area goes up as you move from a rectangle to a square ... \n" ); document.write( "so if the perimiter is 60 ... then it CAN be a square. \n" ); document.write( "2(15+15) ........ 15 * 15 = 225 \n" ); document.write( " |