QUESTION 3 A rectangular storage area is to be constructed along the side of a tall building. A security fence is required along the remaining 3 sides (width, x and length, y) of the area (Refer to Figure 1). Determine the maximum area that can be enclosed with 800 m of fencing.
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A rectangular storage area is to be constructed along the side of a tall building. A security fence is required along the remaining 3 sides of the area. Write the equation for the area function in terms of x. Use your calculator to find the maximum area that can be enclosed with 800 feet of fencing. The area of a rectangle is given by the formula A = length x width. (An important problem if you will be taking calculus) Area function: A(x) = length x width Maximum Area: A = 200
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