Ddd W.

asked • 07/27/23

wire problem for calculus

An artist has 9 m of wire. They will cut it into two pieces. One will be bent into a square while the other will be bent into a circle. Where on the wire should they cut to get the smallest total area?

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Patrick F. answered • 07/27/23

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Doug C.

Here is a Desmos graph that allows setting of the length of the wire to any length (in increments of one). desmos.com/calculator/rrbnzq3ggj
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