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Page 9 of 10 9. (10 points) An existing fence runs through the middle of a field. Four pens are to be constructed using 200 feet of new fencing with new fencing corresponding to the solid black lines below. What are the dimensions that give the largest possible area for the pens? Make sure you include appropriate units in your answer.

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9. (10 points) An existing fence runs through the middle of a field. Four pens are to be constructed using
200 feet of new fencing with new fencing corresponding to the solid black lines below. What are the
dimensions that give the largest possible area for the pens? Make sure you include appropriate units in
your answer.

Page 9 of 10
9. (10 points) An existing fence runs through the middle of a field. Four pens are to be constructed using
200 feet of new fencing with new fencing corresponding to the solid black lines below. What are the
dimensions that give the largest possible area for the pens? Make sure you include appropriate units in
your answer.

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Calculus: Early Transcendentals

James Stewart 8th Edition

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01/19/2024

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