Find the dimensions of the rectangle of maximum area that can be inscribed in a circle of radius r = 12. (Use symbolic notation and fractions where needed. Enter the values for the width and height of the rectangle as a comma separated list.) length of sides:
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Let the width of the rectangle be $w$ and the height be $h$. Since the rectangle is inscribed in the circle, the diagonal of the rectangle is equal to the diameter of the circle. Show more…
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