In my solution x represents the space which the rectangle does not cover.
Since the width of the rectangle is 6cm, and there are two spaces, The base of the triangle should be 6+2x.
Homework Statement
An isosceles triangle has a rectangle inside of it with length 2 cm and width 6 cm. What angle ∅ will give the triangle the minimum area. Homework Equations
A =1/2 (bh)
The Attempt at a Solution