Norman window has the shape of rectangle surmounted by semicircle_ (Thus the diameter of the semicircle equal to the width of the rectangle labeled x.) If the perimeter of the window is 32 feet, find the exact value of x (In ft) so that the greatest possible amount of Ilght Is admitted_
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