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Question
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The triangle of maximum area with constant perimeter 12m
Options
is an equilateral triangle with side 4m
is an isosceles triangle with sides 2m, 5m, 5m
is a triangle with sides 3m, 4m, 5m
Does not exist
Solution
is an equilateral triangle with side 4m
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