OpenStax, Intermediate Algebra 2e §9.6 Graph Quadratic Functions Using Properties · Exercise 60 · Algebra · Quadratics

Graph Quadratic Functions Using Properties · Exercise 60

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A family of three young children just moved into a house with a yard that is not fenced in. The previous owner gave them 300 feet of fencing to use to enclose part of their backyard. Use the quadratic function $A (x) = x (150 - \frac{x}{2})$ determine the maximum area of the fenced in yard.

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