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  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. Upper and Lower Bounds - Math Help Forum

    Mar 9, 2010 · To granddad Really sorry if i am getting back to you on this. For the first question perimeter of square , the data was the following: Upper bound perimeter=27.26cm Lower bound …

  6. 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.) …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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?

  9. 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 …

  10. Need Quadratic Equation - Math Help Forum

    Jun 6, 2010 · It will be rectangular with dimensions by 9 m by 6m. The flower bed will be surrounded by a path of constant width with the same area as the flower bed. Calculate the perimeter of the path." …