The rectangular graphic design has -inch margin on each side and a
-inch margin on the top and the bottom.
Draw the diagram of the design, including the margins.
\Area of the design, including the margins is square inches.
Therefore, if one side is equal to , then the other side equals
.
Maximize the dimensions of the design exclude the margins.
\Find the equation for the area of the design without the margin.
\Area of a rectangle .
The equation is .
.
Find the maximum point by using graph.
\Graph the equation and locate the maximum point.
Observe the graph:
\The maximum point is at .
One side of the design is .
Another side of the design is .
The two sides of the design are inches and
inches.
The two sides of the design are inches and
inches.