Optimization problem with trig

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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.

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A =1/2 (bh)

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In your solution, what does x represent?
 
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.
 
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