SOLUTION: the length and width of a rectangle must have a sum of 116 feet. find the dimensions of the rectangle whose area is as large as possible

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Question 607430: the length and width of a rectangle must have a sum of 116 feet. find the dimensions of the rectangle whose area is as large as possible
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 2w + 2l = 116ft

 w + l = 58

rectangle whose area is as large as possible is a Square: w = l

 2w = 58

   w = 29ft and l = 29ft