L y l = 256
List 2 values of y

256, -256

Step-by-step explanation:

Absolute value simply removes the negative and does nothing to positive numbers

I think those were absolute value bars. not sure.

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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