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Enclosing the Largest Area The owner of the Rancho Los Feliz has 3240 yd of fencing to enclose a rectangular piece of grazing land along the straight portion of a river and then subdivide it by means of a fence running parallel to the sides. No fencing is required along the river. (See the figure below.) What are the dimensions of the largest area that can be enclosed? x = y = 1620 What is this area? x yd ✓ yd x yd2 x

Enclosing the Largest Area The owner of the Rancho Los Feliz has 3240 yd of fencing to enclose a rectangular piece of grazing land along the straight portion of a river and then subdivide it by means of a fence running parallel to the sides. No fencing is required along the river. (See the figure below.) What are the dimensions of the largest area that can be enclosed? x = y = 1620 What is this area? x yd ✓ yd x yd2 x

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles
Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons
Problem 31E: Mary Frances has a rectangular garden plot that encloses an area of 48 yd2. If 28 yd of fencing are...
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Enclosing the Largest Area The owner of the Rancho Los Feliz has 3240 yd of fencing to enclose a rectangular piece of grazing land along the straight portion of a river and then subdivide it by means of a fence running parallel to the sides. No fencing is required along the river. (See the figure below.) What are the dimensions of the largest area that can be enclosed? x = y = 1620 What is this area? x yd ✓ yd x yd2 x
Transcribed Image Text:Enclosing the Largest Area The owner of the Rancho Los Feliz has 3240 yd of fencing to enclose a rectangular piece of grazing land along the straight portion of a river and then subdivide it by means of a fence running parallel to the sides. No fencing is required along the river. (See the figure below.) What are the dimensions of the largest area that can be enclosed? x = y = 1620 What is this area? x yd ✓ yd x yd2 x
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