Example 2 - Geometrical approach
GeoGebra
Visualisation of the Problem
The applet shows the rectangle limited by the wall on the left. By moving the slider, the dimensions of the rectangle change.
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Solution with TI-Nspire™
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Other approaches
Geometrical approach (Visualisation)
Graphical approach (Graph)
Algebraic solution (Analytical solution)
Numerical approach (Table)
All together