Math Problem Statement
Farmer Ed has 7 comma 500 meters of fencing, and wants to enclose a rectangular plot that borders on a river. If Farmer Ed does not fence the side along the river, what is the largest area that can be enclosed? The largest area that can be enclosed is
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Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Optimization
Geometry
Derivatives
Formulas
2x + y = 7500
A = x * y
A = 7500x - 2x^2
dA/dx = 7500 - 4x
Theorems
First Derivative Test
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12
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