Math Problem Statement

A landscaper needs to calculate the largest rectangle of concrete he can make in his back yard. The area (A) of the concrete pad with length x meters is given by the formula A = x(9-x). 1. What is the length of the pad when x = 6 meters? 2. What is the area of the pad when x = 7 meters? 3. What is the pad's length if the landscaper will achieve maximum area? 4. What is the maximum area of the pad? 5. Draw a graph of the model.

Solution

Let's break down the problem step by step. The task requires calculating the largest rectangle of concrete a landscaper can make in their backyard. The area AA of the concrete pad with length xx meters is given by the formula A(x)A(x).

The Questions:

  1. What is the length of the pad when x=6x = 6 meters?
  2. What is the area of the pad when x=7x = 7 meters?
  3. What is the pad's length if the landscaper will achieve maximum area?
  4. What is the maximum area of the pad?
  5. Draw a graph of the model.

Since I need to calculate the answers, could you please provide the explicit formula for A(x)A(x)? The image states that the formula is given, but it isn't visible in the upload.

Once I have the formula, I can proceed with solving all the questions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Quadratic Functions
Optimization

Formulas

Area function A(x) = x(9-x)
Maximum area via vertex of parabola

Theorems

Vertex of a Parabola
Quadratic Optimization

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11