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Area Let P(x, y) be a point on the parabola
PAO formed by P, A (0, 1), and the origin 0(0, 0), and the triangle
PBO formed by P, B (1, 0). and the origin (see figure).
(a) Write the perimeter of each triangle in terms of x.
(b) Let a(x) be the ratio of the perimeters of the two triangles,
Complete the table. Calculate
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Calculus (MindTap Course List)
- Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic GeometryAlgebraISBN:9781133382119Author:SwokowskiPublisher:Cengage