Equation maths Num xxx

A right triangle has a maximum area of 450 square inches. Find
the length of the perimeter.

6 thoughts on “Equation maths Num xxx”

  1. Max area of rightΔ
    A=h²/4
    => h= hypothenuse
    450=h²/4
    h=30√2 in.
    Find a & b
    A=1/2ab
    ab=2A
    900=ab
    a=900/b
    c²=a²+b²
    (30√2)²=a²+(a/900)²
    a=30
    b=30
    => a=b
    P=30√2 +30+30
    P=60√2 +2
    P≈102.43

  2. As the right triangle has maximum area it must be an isosceles right triangle.

    Area = 1/2 a^2
    450=1/2 a^2
    a^2=900
    a=30
    Hypotenuse=√(a^2+a^2)
    = √(1800)
    =30√2

    Therefore, perimeter =30+30+30√2

    =30(2+√2) square inches

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