
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 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 …
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 +...
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 …
Can perimeter be determined without assuming isosceles triangle?
Feb 17, 2025 · No, the perimeter cannot be determined without assuming the upper portion is an isosceles triangle. Note: To give an answer for the area, you had to assume the lower section is a …
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 …
Summing areas of squares | Math Help Forum
Apr 14, 2008 · A square S1 has a perimeter of 40 inches. The vertices of a second square S2 are the midpoints of the sides of S1. The vertices of a third square S3 are the midpoints the sides of S2. …
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 of Athletic Lanes | Math Help Forum
Jul 1, 2009 · An athletic track has four lanes. The lanes are 1 metre apart. If the inside lane is exactly 400 m, with 100m straights, find the lengths of the other three lanes. Can I please have an …
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 …