3. A piece of wire 36 in. is cut into two parts, one of which is bent into the shape of an equilateral triangle and the other into a circle. How should the wire be cut so the sum of the enclosed areas is a minimum.

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3. A piece of wire 36 in. is cut into two parts, one of which is bent into the shape of an
equilateral triangle and the other into a circle. How should the wire be cut so the sum
of the enclosed areas is a minimum.
Transcribed Image Text:3. A piece of wire 36 in. is cut into two parts, one of which is bent into the shape of an equilateral triangle and the other into a circle. How should the wire be cut so the sum of the enclosed areas is a minimum.
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