SOLUTION: Thomas has 24 meters of fence and wants to make a rectangular yard with the largest area. What should be the length of each side of the yard?

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Question 1061803: Thomas has 24 meters of fence and wants to make a rectangular yard with the largest area. What should be the length of each side of the yard?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The largest rectangle for a given perimeter is a square.
Do you need proof of that?