Solve.
-A rectangular plot has area 126 yd2 with a perimeter of 46 yd. What is the length of the longest side?
A) 13 yd
B) 14 yd
C) 16 yd
D) 12 yd

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The dimensions of the rectangle can be found by solving the system of equations derived from the area (lw = 126) and the perimeter (2l + 2w = 46) formulas. Solving these equations, we find the dimensions to be 14 yd and 9 yd, making the longest side 14 yd.

Solve. -A Rectangular Plot Has Area 126 Yd2 with a Perimeter