
Higher Math - Calculating the Minimum Perimeter of a Triangle
Oct 12, 2012 · No triangle exists that minimizes that condition. However, the infinum of the perimeters of all such triangles = twice the distance from (a,b) to the line y = x. That's just an application of the …
Perimeter of Triangle - Math Help Forum
Sep 10, 2008 · Given a point (a,b) with 0 < b < a, determine the minimum perimeter of a triangle with one vertex at (a,b), one on the x-axis, and one on the line y=x. Thanks!
Use the figure to find the approximate perimeter of RSTU.?
Sep 6, 2009 · Use the figure to find the approximate perimeter of RSTU. A) 72.5 in. B) 73.6 in. C) 72.0 in. D) 73.0 in. E) 71.8 in. B you have to find the length of the sides first ...
Perimeter of a circle as a limit of inscribed regular sided polygon
Sep 9, 2024 · Show that the perimeter Pn of an n-sided regular polygon inscribed in a circle of radius r is P n = 2 n r sin (π n) Find the limit of Pn as n approaches ∞ My attempt: The sum of the interior …
Changing dimension in a rectangle - Math Help Forum
Oct 16, 2006 · so where do i start for this problem? the length l of a rectangle is decreasing at the rate of 2 cm/sec while the width w is increasing at the rate of 2 cm/sec. when l=12cm and w= 5cm, find the …
Rectangular Package | Math Help Forum
Oct 4, 2010 · A Rectangular package sent by a delivery can have a maximum combined length and girth (perimeter of a cross section) of 120 inches. Here, there is a picture, which is a 3D package, with …
Express as a Function. | Math Help Forum
Jun 27, 2011 · A rectangle has area 64 m2. (a) Express the perimeter of the rectangle as a function of the length (L) of one of its sides. I came up with A (L) = 2x +...
Relationship between Area of Square and Rectangle - Math Help Forum
Nov 3, 2009 · The perimeter of the square has length 160 mm. How much longer is the perimeter of the rectangle than the perimeter of the square? (b) Same question but this time the perimeter of the …
Optimization Problem... - Math Help Forum
Mar 22, 2008 · Consider a window the shape of which is a rectangle of height h surmounted a triangle having a height T that is 1.5 times the width w of the rectangle (as shown in the figure below). If the …
Finding a rule, domain and area. | Math Help Forum
Feb 12, 2011 · The dimensions of an enclosure are shown. The perimeter of the enclosure is 160m. a) Find a rule for the area, A m^2, of the enclosure in terms of x. b) State a suitable domain of the …