Recent content by Kyber

Yes, I totally understand that. I got the answer to be 3 by 6 through guess and check, but I need to prove this through calculus. How do I get my second equation. I have A=L*W, but that's all. I need a second equation so I can get to the max through calculus, not guess and check. The...

I know: Area of Rectangle = Max A = lw I found through the Pythagorean theorem that 3^2 + 12^2 = 12.37 (The length of the hypotenuse) I don't know what my secondary equation should be. That's my question. As for effort, I've spent 45 minutes on this problem trying to figure it out. I don't...

Homework Statement An isosceles triangle has base 6 and height 12. Find the maximum possible area of a rectangle that can be placed inside the triangle with one side on the base of the triangle. Homework Equations None. The Attempt at a Solution Well, so far I've created an X-Y...