document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1195250>Question 1195250</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Eight meters of fencing are available to enclose a rectangular play area.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "   A. What is the maximum area that can be enclosed?<BR>\n" );
document.write( "   B. What dimensions produce the maximum area?  </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #827682 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ikleyn><B>ikleyn(52790)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=ikleyn><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/cgi-bin/show-face.mpl?user=ikleyn><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=827682\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> .\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "At given perimeter, a rectangle having maximum area is a square with the side length \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "equal to one fourth &nbsp;(1/4) &nbsp;of the given perimeter.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "It is a classic problem on finding optimal dimensions.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "This problem was solved &nbsp;MANY &nbsp;TIMES &nbsp;in this forum.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Therefore, &nbsp;I created lessons at this site, &nbsp;explaining the solution in all details.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The lessons are under these links\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- <A  rel=nofollow HREF=https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/quadratic/lessons/A-rectangle-with-the-given-perimeter-which-has-the-maximal-area-is-a-square.lesson>A rectangle with a given perimeter which has the maximal area is a square</A>\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;- <A  rel=nofollow HREF=https://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/quadratic/lessons/A-farmer-planning-to-fence-a-rectangular-garden-to-enclose-the-maximal-area.lesson>A farmer planning to fence a rectangular garden to enclose the maximal area</A>\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Read these lessons attentively.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Consider them as your &nbsp;TEMPLATE.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Having these templates in front of you, &nbsp;solve the &nbsp;GIVEN &nbsp;problem by the same way.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Having it written once as a lesson in compact and clear form,\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I do not see any reasons to re-write it again and again with each new given input data set.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "By the way, &nbsp;in these lessons, &nbsp;you will find many useful links to accompanied lessons.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Do not miss them.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Consider my lessons as your textbook, &nbsp;handbook, &nbsp;tutorial and &nbsp;(free of charge) &nbsp;home teacher.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "In your case, &nbsp;the maximum fenced area is 4 m^2, provided by a square with the side length of &nbsp;8/4 = 2 &nbsp;meters.\r<BR>\n" );
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