Answer:
The quadratic equation is x^2 -12x -120 = 0
where x represents the length of the field
Step-by-step explanation:
We want to make an expression in terms of a quadratic equation;
Let the length of the field be x mm , then the width will be (x-12) mm
Mathematically , the area of the field will be L * B
Thus;
x * (x-12) = 120
That gives;
x^2 -12x = 120
x^2 -12x -120 = 0
They are equal in mass.
<u>1 kilogram is 1,000 grams.</u>
Meaning, 6,000 grams is 6 kilograms.
Question:
Find the point (,) on the curve
that is closest to the point (3,0).
[To do this, first find the distance function between (,) and (3,0) and minimize it.]
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
can be represented as: 
Substitute
for 

So, next:
Calculate the distance between
and 
Distance is calculated as:

So:


Evaluate all exponents

Rewrite as:


Differentiate using chain rule:
Let


So:



Chain Rule:




Substitute: 

Next, is to minimize (by equating d' to 0)

Cross Multiply

Solve for x


Substitute
in 

Split

Rationalize



Hence:

Hey there!
You are trying to find the perimeter of triangle ABC. Each side is 2. Since there are 3 sides on a triangle, multiply 2 by 3 to get 6. You do not need the centroid for this problem.
I hope this helps!