Solve the Problem $126 \mathrm { yd } ^ { 2 }$

question 149

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A rectangular plot has area $126 \mathrm { yd } ^ { 2 }$ with a perimeter of $46 \mathrm { yd }$ . What is the length of the longest side?

• A) \(13 \mathrm { yd }\)
• B) \(12 \mathrm { yd }\)
• C) \(16 y d\)
• D) \(14 \mathrm { yd }\)

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