Math Arguments
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Which number will increase faster?
Following on the previous question, we have two 3-4-5 right triangles back-to-back.
The perimeter is 16
The area is 12.
If we put in a rectangle to make a trapezoid, and start to increase the value of x, which value will increase faster, the perimeter or the area? Will the one pass the other?
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Source:
T.R.Milne
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