U= 2a - 2. solve for a

Hey there! I'm happy to help!

We want to get a on one side of the equation all on its own.

Let's flip the equation around so a ends up on the left. Usually variables are supposed to be on the left.

2a-2=u

We add 2 to both sides.

2a=u+2

We divide both sides by 2.

a=(u+2)/2

We divide both u and 2 by 2 so our answer is completely simplified.

a=1/2u+1.

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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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