College Algebra (10th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.6 - Mathematical Models: Building Functions - 3.6 Assess Your Understanding - Page 264: 17

Answer

$A(r) = (\frac{\pi}{3}- \frac{\sqrt3}{4})x^2$

Work Step by Step

In equilateral triangle, circumcenter, incenter coincide So OA is also angle bisector. This gives $r = \frac{x}{\sqrt3}$ Area of circle but outside the triangle A(r) = area of circle - area of triangle = $\pi r^2 - \frac{1}{2}x\frac{\sqrt3}{2}x$ = $\pi (\frac{x}{\sqrt3})^2 - \frac{\sqrt3}{4}x^2$ = $(\frac{\pi}{3}- \frac{\sqrt3}{4})x^2$ $A(r) = (\frac{\pi}{3}- \frac{\sqrt3}{4})x^2$
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