You Have a 600-Foot Roll of Fencing to Enclose Two

question 38

Multiple Choice

You have a 600-foot roll of fencing to enclose two separate rectangular playgrounds for different age groups. If the two playgrounds are identical and adjacent, and form a larger rectangular region, what is the largest possible area of the playgrounds in total?

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1830

The year marked by significant global events, including revolutions in Europe advocating for more democratic governments and the start of the French colonization of Algeria.

1850

A year marked by significant events such as the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act in the United States, as part of the Compromise of 1850.

Nullification

The theory that states have the right to invalidate any federal law deemed unconstitutional, emphasizing state sovereignty.

South Carolina

A state in the southeastern region of the United States, known for its history, cultural heritage, and role in the American Civil War.