Sep 10, 2008 · Given a point (a,b) with 0 < b < a, determine the minimum perimeter of a triangle with one vertex at (a,b), one on the x-axis, and one on the line y=x. Thanks!

May 29, 2010 · A rectangular flat-screen computer monitor has a diagonal that measures 20 inches. The ratio of the length of the screen to the width of the screen is 4 to 3. What is the perimeter of the screen, in inches?

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, <== I can't see an image of the package (Thinking) which is a 3D package, with length of y, and with of x. The problem is the following: Give a formula for the volume of the package.

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 window. What I have is A = pi(x)/2+xh I know it gives you the 38 ft for a reason. And the fact its highlighted...

Nov 3, 2009 · How much longer is the perimeter of the rectangle than the perimeter of the square? 40mm (b) Same question but this time the perimeter of the square is L mm and the long side of the rectangle is x times as long as the short side. data: Asq = Ar, Ar = x^3, Asq = Side(sq)^2, Psq = L. the Perimeter(sq) = Lmm, so Side(s)=Lmm/4 since sq has 4 = sides

Oct 19, 2009 · A pentagon is formed by placing an isosceles triangle on a rectange. If the pentagon has fixed perimeter P, find the lengths of the sides of the pentagon that maximize the area of the pentagon. Check number 4 for a picture and answers...

Mar 11, 2010 · 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 perimeter=27.22cm Give the perimeter of the square to an appropriate degree of accuracy As you said The true value of the perimeter lies between 27.22 cm and 27.26 cm.

Dec 16, 2007 · A window consists of an open rectangle topped by a semicircle and is to have a perimeter of 288 inches. Find the radius of the semicircle that will maximize the area of the window. I don't even know where to start, what does the picture even look like? AND The measurement of the edge of a...

May 14, 2015 · Question: The radius of the inscribed circle is 5. If the length of the hypotenuse of the right triangle ABC is 19, what is the perimeter of the triangle?

Oct 4, 2009 · A rectangular piece of sheet metal with perimeter 50cm is rolled into a cylinder with open ends. a) Express the volume of the cylinder as a function of x. Then give the domain of the function. b) Find the approximate value of x that maximizes the volume. Then give the approximate maximum volume.