Asked by Amber

Madison has 48 ft of fence with which to fence in a rectangular garden.

What is the maximum area she can enclose?

Answered by Ms. Sue
The maximum area would be a square.

P = 2L + 2W

A = LW

Answered by Amber
I do not get what you are saying.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Perimeter = 2 times the length + 2 times the width

Each side could be

12 by 12 (24 + 24 = 48)
10 by 14 (20 + 28 = 48)
8 by 16 (16 + 32 = 48)

Multiply the possible lengths and widths together to get the area.



Answered by Amber
Can u explain the question to me Ms. Sue?
Answered by Ms. Sue
The question asks you for the largest area you can enclose with 48 feet of fencing.

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