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  1. Higher Math - Calculating the Minimum Perimeter of a Triangle

    Oct 12, 2012 · No triangle exists that minimizes that condition. However, the infinum of the perimeters of all such triangles = twice the distance from (a,b) to the line y = x. That's just an application of the …

  2. Perimeter of a circle as a limit of inscribed regular sided polygon

    Sep 9, 2024 · Show that the perimeter Pn of an n-sided regular polygon inscribed in a circle of radius r is P n = 2 n r sin (π n) Find the limit of Pn as n approaches ∞ My attempt: The sum of the interior …

  3. Norman window problem - Math Help Forum

    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 …

  4. Optimization problem - Math Help Forum

    Dec 1, 2011 · This problem is giving me some trouble. It's irritating because it seems so easy. The question is "The figures are made of rectangles and semicircles. a.) Find a formula for the area b.) …

  5. Upper and Lower Bounds - Math Help Forum

    Mar 9, 2010 · To granddad 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 …

  6. SOLVED - Percentage increase in area of rectangle given increase in ...

    Aug 29, 2010 · One side of a rectangle is three times the other. If the perimeter increases by 2% what is the percentage increase in area?

  7. Changing dimension in a rectangle - Math Help Forum

    Oct 16, 2006 · so where do i start for this problem? the length l of a rectangle is decreasing at the rate of 2 cm/sec while the width w is increasing at the rate of 2 cm/sec. when l=12cm and w= 5cm, find the …

  8. pre-calculus - Math Help Forum

    Mar 26, 2009 · Hello all! I am having a problem understanding something in my Pre-calculus class. I have always had trouble with math, so bear with me here ;) Here are a couple of example problems …

  9. Relationship between Area of Square and Rectangle - Math Help Forum

    Nov 3, 2009 · The perimeter of the square has length 160 mm. How much longer is the perimeter of the rectangle than the perimeter of the square? (b) Same question but this time the perimeter of the …

  10. Need Quadratic Equation - Math Help Forum

    Jun 6, 2010 · It will be rectangular with dimensions by 9 m by 6m. The flower bed will be surrounded by a path of constant width with the same area as the flower bed. Calculate the perimeter of the path." …