Math Problem Statement

wait! Based on the above information, answer the following questions:

i) Let ‘x’ metres denote the length of the side of the garden perpendicular to the

brick wall and ‘y’ metres denote the length of the side parallel to the brick wall.

Determine the relation representing the total length of fencing wire and also

write A(x), the area of the garden.

ii) Determine the maximum value of A(x).

Solution

Let’s break down the problem and solve step-by-step based on the details provided:


i) Relation for Total Length of Fencing Wire and Expression for A(x):

Let:

  • xx: Length of the side of the garden perpendicular to the brick wall (in meters).
  • yy: Length of the side of the garden parallel to the brick wall (in meters).

Assume:

  • Only three sides of the garden are fenced, as one side is adjacent to the brick wall.

Total Length of Fencing Wire:

The fencing wire is used along the two xx-sides (perpendicular to the brick wall) and the yy-side (parallel to the brick wall). Thus: Total length of fencing wire=2x+y.\text{Total length of fencing wire} = 2x + y.

Let the total length of the fencing wire be denoted as LL. Hence: L=2x+y.L = 2x + y.

Rearranging to express yy in terms of LL and xx: y=L2x.y = L - 2x.


Area of the Garden, A(x)A(x):

The area A(x)A(x) of the rectangular garden is: A(x)=xy.A(x) = x \cdot y.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Optimization
Geometry

Formulas

Total length of fencing wire: L = 2x + y
Area of the garden: A(x) = x * y

Theorems

Maximization of area

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11