A piece of wiren 10 m long is cut into two pieces. One piece is bent into a square and the other is bent intoan equilateral triangle. How should the wire be cut so that the total area enclosed is maximum?

A piece of wiren 10 m long is cut into two pieces. One piece is bent into a square and the other is bent intoan equilateral triangle. How should the wire be cut so that the total area enclosed is maximum?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.1: Prisms, Area And Volume

Problem 27E: The box with dimensions indicated is to be constructed of materials that cost 1 cent per square inch...

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