29 Dec 2021
Problem 25
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Section 4.6: Optimization Problems
Chapter 4: Applications of Differentiation
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Given information
The given wire length is .
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
Let the amount cut for the square be
Then the amount left for the equilateral triangle will be
Side length of the square is
Area of the square
Area of an equilateral triangle with side length is
Side length of the equilateral triangle is
Area of the equilateral triangle
Total area - Area of square + Area of equilateral triangle
Differentiate