A parabola is represented by the equation y = x2 + 6x − 17.
The x-intercepts of the parabola are and .
The y-intercept of the parabola is .
(If necessary, round your answers to the nearest hundredth.)

maximum area = xy = (16)(32) = 512 ft2

to maximize the area of the garden, the side of the fence parallel to the side of the house should be 32 ft long, and the other two sides should both have length 16 ft.'

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