The dimensions would be 40 m by 40 m.
To maximize area and minimize perimeter we make the dimensions as close to equal as possible. Since we only need fencing on 3 sides, 120/3 = 40; we can use 40 for each side.
So you want to solve for x?
It would be nice if this would easily factor:
(-4x + 5)(2x +1) = 0 This will not work!
So you need to use the quadratic formula:
a = -8, b = 4, c = 5

x = (-4 +/-

)/2(-8)
= (-4 +/-

)/-16
= (-4 +

)/-16
= 1/4 -

/4
So you would multiply if it has the word of in the problem right?
Answer:
the answer would be 20
Step-by-step explanation:
so if 18-(-2)=?
two nwgatives make a positive. So the equation would turn into 18+2=20
Im not 100% if this is right but htis is how I was taught to do it.