Gilbert Strang, Calculus, 3rd edition (Wellesley-Cambridge Press; MIT OpenCourseWare RES.18-001) §3.2 Maximum and Minimum Problems, #41 · Calculus · Optimization
With no fixed wall, the sides of the rectangle satisfy
With no fixed wall, the sides of the rectangle satisfy . Maximize the area. Compare with the area of a circle using the same fencing.
Gilbert Strang, Calculus, 3rd edition (Wellesley-Cambridge Press; MIT OpenCourseWare RES.18-001) · §3.2 Maximum and Minimum Problems, #41
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