Identify the quantity you are trying to maximize or minimize.

Make sure your answer actually makes sense in the context of the problem. 2. Common Homework Scenarios

Substitute the result from Step 3 into your Primary Equation from Step 2.

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Draw a rectangle. The river acts as one side, so we only need fencing for three sides.