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    Optimization of a fence around a triangular pen

    ok so then if my substitution is correct I should get a formula of (b+h)+sqrt(b^2+h^2)=100
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    Optimization of a fence around a triangular pen

    Homework Statement A farmer wishes to enclose a pen in the shape of a right triangle with 100 ft of fencing. Set up the equation to find the maximum and minimum dimensions but do not solve the problem. Homework Equations I know the area for a triangle is simply A=1/2B*H and that the...