Calculus Help

EternalWrath · 12-19-2007, 03:26 PM

Here I am with yet another mathematical dilemma; it just goes to show how bright the people who come here really are.

OK, so you have an isosceles triangle of unknown dimensions with a circle inscribed inside. What we need to find is the dimensions of the triangle that will yield the smallest area under these conditions. After thinking about it for a bit, I've come to the conclusion that an equilateral triangle (which is also isosceles by definition) would be the solution, but I don't know how to solve it without this assumption.

Please show your method of solving this problem as well as the solution you get, and thanks for your help.

12-19-2007, 03:26 PM	#1
EternalWrath FFR Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 35	Calculus Help Here I am with yet another mathematical dilemma; it just goes to show how bright the people who come here really are. OK, so you have an isosceles triangle of unknown dimensions with a circle inscribed inside. What we need to find is the dimensions of the triangle that will yield the smallest area under these conditions. After thinking about it for a bit, I've come to the conclusion that an equilateral triangle (which is also isosceles by definition) would be the solution, but I don't know how to solve it without this assumption. Please show your method of solving this problem as well as the solution you get, and thanks for your help. __________________ Your defenestration is imminent Like video games, but are tired of talking with the same noobs online? Check out The eLounge. If you're not 100% satisfied, then... um... just leave.

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