For any positive number a, let R, and S, denote the regions colored light blue and dark blue, respectively, in Figure 5.55, and let r̟ be the ratio of the area of R, to the area of S. Show that r̟ is independent of a.

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For any positive number a, let R, and S, denote the
regions colored light blue and dark blue, respectively, in
Figure 5.55, and let r̟ be the ratio of the area of R, to the
area of S. Show that r̟ is independent of a.
Transcribed Image Text:For any positive number a, let R, and S, denote the regions colored light blue and dark blue, respectively, in Figure 5.55, and let r̟ be the ratio of the area of R, to the area of S. Show that r̟ is independent of a.
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