
Higher Math - Calculating the Minimum Perimeter of a Triangle
Oct 12, 2012 · Give 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.
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!
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 …
SOLVED - Percentage increase in area of rectangle given increase in ...
Aug 29, 2010 · One side of a rectangle is three times the other. If the perimeter increases by 2%, what is the percentage increase in area? I've started with these few...
Norman window problem - Math Help Forum
Aug 31, 2008 · A Norman window has the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle. If the perimeter of the window is 38 ft, express the area A of the window as a function of the width x of the …
Perimeter Word Problem | Math Help Forum
Jun 29, 2010 · A standard rectangular billboard sign has a perimeter of 124 ft. The length is 6 ft. more than three times the width. Find the dimensions of the sign...
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 …
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 …
pre-calculus - Math Help Forum
Mar 26, 2009 · Hello all! I am having a problem understanding something in my Pre-calculus class. I have always had trouble with math, so bear with me here ;) Here are a couple of example problems …
Optimization problem - Math Help Forum
Dec 1, 2011 · This problem is giving me some trouble. It's irritating because it seems so easy. The question is "The figures are made of rectangles and semicircles. a.) Find a formula for the area b.) …