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You're right, it's confusing. I think that by "area", they mean the area of the whole garden. In that case, it would be 1081.125 sq. ft.
A couple of questions regarding AREAS (and getting the formulas,etc.)
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The discussion revolves around solving a problem involving maximizing the area of a garden enclosed by 80 feet of fencing, with various configurations including a barn. Participants clarify the correct equations for calculating area, emphasizing the importance of using the right quadratic forms and finding the vertex for maximum area. There is confusion over the application of the quadratic formula and completing the square, with some members correcting each other's calculations. Ultimately, the correct dimensions and areas for the different garden designs are confirmed, leading to a resolution of the initial frustrations. The conversation highlights the collaborative effort to understand and solve the mathematical problem effectively.
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dextercioby
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Okay,have it your way.It's not like I've lost something... 
Daniel.
Daniel.
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dextercioby
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It's not the only way to think of this problem... 
Daniel.
Daniel.
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dextercioby said:It's not the only way to think of this problem...
Daniel.
No argument there. this is math, math is infinite...sometimes.
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christinono
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I think it's the way the textbook and the teacher want us too.
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dextercioby
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christinono said:I think it's the way the textbook and the teacher want us too.
Did u talk to them...??How would you know what the teacher thinks...?
Did u ask the book...?? Daniel.
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christinono
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didn't you know, I'm psychic!
No, judging by the complexity of the first 3 problems, I'm assuming that's what they meant.
No, judging by the complexity of the first 3 problems, I'm assuming that's what they meant.
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