SOLUTION: A rectangular garden has width of x and a perimeter of 200 feet. Find x so that the area of the garden is maximized.

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Question 108976: A rectangular garden has width of x and a perimeter of 200 feet. Find x so that the area of the garden is maximized.
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A rectangular garden has width of x and a perimeter of 200 feet. Find x so that the area of the garden is maximized.
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The rectangle which encloses the greatest area is a square, therefore x = 50