Here it is given that the width is x ft and total length of the fence is 2400 ft .
Let the length be y ft
So we have
Let A represents area, and area is the product of length and width .
So we get
Substituting the value of y, we will get
Second part
The area is maximum at the vertex, and vertex is
And
And that's the required dimensions .
Answer:
(3,-1)
Step-by-step explanation:
So we have the system of equations:
As directed, add straight down. The y-variable will cancel:
Now, divide both sides by 5. The left cancels:
So x is 3.
Now, substitute 3 for x in either of the equations:
Substitute 3 for x:
Multiply:
Subtract 9 from both sides:
So, our answer is: x=3, y=-1 or (3,-1).
And we are done :)