document.write( "Question 1153651: How to calculate the maximum area of rectangle give the fixed perimeter of 24. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #775922 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! How to calculate the maximum area of rectangle give the fixed perimeter of 24. \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "P = 2W + 2L = 24 \n" ); document.write( "W + L = 12 \n" ); document.write( "----------------- \n" ); document.write( "1st try W = L = 6 and 6 \n" ); document.write( "Area = 6*6 = 36 \n" ); document.write( "Any changes --> Area = (W + c)*(W - c) = W^2 - c^2 \n" ); document.write( "Any value of c <> 0 ---> a smaller area. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |