Craig has 60 feet of fencing with which to make a rectangular garden area. One side of the rectangular garden will be the side of the Craig's house. Find the length and width for a maximum garden area

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The length and width for a maximum garden area is 15 feet by 30 feet.

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An equation is an expression that shows the relationship between two or more numbers and variables. An independent variable is a variable that does not depend on other variables while a dependent variable is a variable that depends on other variables.

Let x represent the side parallel to Craig's house and y represent the other side. One side of the rectangular garden will be the side of the Craig's house. Hence:

2x + y = 60

y = 60 - 2x      (1)

Area (A) = xy = x(60 - 2x)

A = 60x - 2x²

The maximum area is at A' = 0, hence:

A' = 60 - 4x

60 - 4x = 0

x = 15

y = 60 - 2(15) = 30

The length and width for a maximum garden area is 15 feet by 30 feet.

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