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Ch. 4 - Applications of Derivatives
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Capitolo 4, Problema 4.5.35

35. Determine the dimensions of the rectangle of largest area that can be inscribed in the right triangle shown in the accompanying figure.
Diagram of a right triangle with an inscribed rectangle, labeled with dimensions 5, 4, 3, w, and h.

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Identify the right triangle with legs of lengths 3 and 4, and hypotenuse 5. The rectangle is inscribed such that one vertex is at the right angle, and the opposite vertex is on the hypotenuse.
Let the width of the rectangle be 'w' and the height be 'h'. The area of the rectangle is given by A = w * h.
Use similar triangles to express 'h' in terms of 'w'. The triangle formed by the hypotenuse and the rectangle is similar to the original triangle, so the ratio of corresponding sides is equal: h/3 = (4-w)/4.
Solve the equation from the similar triangles to express 'h' in terms of 'w': h = 3(4-w)/4.
Substitute the expression for 'h' into the area formula: A = w * (3(4-w)/4). Differentiate A with respect to 'w', set the derivative equal to zero, and solve for 'w' to find the dimensions that maximize the area.

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Optimization

Optimization involves finding the maximum or minimum value of a function within a given set of constraints. In this problem, the goal is to maximize the area of the rectangle inscribed in the right triangle. This requires setting up an equation for the area in terms of the rectangle's dimensions and using calculus techniques to find the maximum value.
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Similar Triangles

Similar triangles have proportional sides and identical angles. In this problem, the inscribed rectangle creates two smaller triangles within the right triangle. By using the properties of similar triangles, we can express the dimensions of the rectangle in terms of the triangle's sides, which is crucial for setting up the optimization problem.
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The derivative test is used to determine the local maxima and minima of a function. After expressing the area of the rectangle as a function of one variable, taking its derivative and setting it to zero helps find critical points. Evaluating the second derivative at these points confirms whether they correspond to a maximum or minimum area.
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Finding Indefinite Integrals


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Finding Critical Points


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110. Suppose the derivative of the function y = f(x) is

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Checking the Mean Value Theorem


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