Maximizing Area and Perimeter Problems

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Samuel L. Eskelson University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

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Elizabeth K. Hughes University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

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Volume/Issue:
Volume 114: Issue 1
Page(s):
41–46
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2019.0310
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Subjects:
Grade(s) or Audience, Grades 6-8, Math Topic, Measurement, Perimeter/Area/Volume

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Page Count:
6
Article Category:
Research Article
Print Publication Date:
01 Jan 2021
Online Publication Date:
Jan 2021
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