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A farmer needs to build a rectangular pen with one side bordered by a river (that...

A farmer needs to build a rectangular pen with one side bordered by a river (that side does not need a fence). He wants the pen to have an area of 200 sq. ft. What should the dimensions of the pen be to use the smallest amount of fencing around the three fenced sides? Support your answer using derivatives

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