The Sum of the Perimeters of an Equilateral Triangle and a Square

question 100

Multiple Choice

The sum of the perimeters of an equilateral triangle and a square is 8. Find the dimensions of the triangle and the square that produce a minimum total area. ​

• A) side of square: ; side of triangle:
• B) side of square: ; side of triangle:
• C) side of square: ; side of triangle:
• D) side of square: ; side of triangle:
• E) side of square: ; side of triangle:

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