SOLUTION: Mr.sanchez has 16 feet of the fencing to put around the rectangular garden.he wants the garden to have the greatest possible area.how long should the sides of the garden be?

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Question 813908: Mr.sanchez has 16 feet of the fencing to put around the rectangular garden.he wants the garden to have the greatest possible area.how long should the sides of the garden be?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

P = 16 ft  for an rectangular shaped garden

NOte: A Square 4x4  maximizes area