Minimum Length A right triangle is formed in the first quadrant by the x- and y-axes and
Chapter 3, Problem 25(choose chapter or problem)
Minimum Length A right triangle is formed in the first quadrant by the x- and y-axes and a line through the point (see figure). (a) Write the length L of the hypotenuse as a function of x. (b) Use a graphing utility to approximate x graphically such that the length of the hypotenuse is a minimum. (c) Find the vertices of the triangle such that its area is a minimum.
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