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Optimization problem: You need to fence in a rectangular area for a garden outside of your...

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You need to fence in a rectangular area for a garden outside of your house. One side of the garden is against the wall and does not need a fence. You have 114 feet of fencing material. What are the dimensions of the largest area you can enclose? Draw and label the problem, identify the objective equation, list the constraints, and show all work.

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