SOLUTION: Chris wants to make a pair of raised beds for her garden. She wants the beds to share a side, and have identical dimensions. If she has 70 feet of wood, what length x will maximize

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Question 799783: Chris wants to make a pair of raised beds for her garden. She wants the beds to share a side, and have identical dimensions. If she has 70 feet of wood, what length x will maximize the combined area of the beds.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=10
4 sides and 3 ends
7x=70
x=10