The maximum area would be a square.
P = 2L + 2W
A = LW
Madison has 48 ft of fence with which to fence in a rectangular garden.
What is the maximum area she can enclose?
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I do not get what you are saying.
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.
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.
Can u explain the question to me Ms. Sue?
The question asks you for the largest area you can enclose with 48 feet of fencing.
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