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Answer: Negative</h3>
Reason:
The template 
applies to any quadratic to graph out a parabola. The coefficient for the x^2 term is 'a', and it solely determines whether the parabola opens upward or downward.
If 'a' is negative, then the parabola opens downward. The way to remember this is that 'a' being negative forms a negative frown.
On the other hand if 'a' is positive, then it forms a positive smile, and the parabola opens upward.
In this case, the points are fairly close to a parabola opening downward. This means 'a' is negative and a < 0.
Answer:
625 ft^2
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
--- perimeter
Required
The largest area
The perimeter is calculated as:
So, we have:
Divide both sides by 2
Make L the subject
The area is calculated as:
Substitute
Open bracket
Differentiate with respect to W
Set to 0; to get the maximum value of W
Collect like terms
Divide by -2
So, the maximum area is:
P/9 = 90
Multiply 9 to 90 to isolate the variable.
P = 9 x 90
P = 810
