1. Find the dimensions of the rectangular corral split into 2 pens of the same size producing the greatest possible enclosed area given 900 feet of fencing.
a) Define your variables.
b) Write the equations that you will use to solve this problem.
c) Solve the problem.
d) Interpret your answer using complete sentences.
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The students at jefferson middle school are raising money for a charity by selling t-shirts and hats. the number of t-shirts sold was 3 times the number of hats. the profit was $5 for each t-shirt sold and $2.50 for each hat sold. the students raised $840 for the charity. they used the system below to analyze their success and found the solution to be (144, 48). 5x+2.50y=840 x=3y how much did they earn from t-shirt sales?