nearsighted cow classic calculus problem

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istim · Answer

Are we suppose to find the derivative of its sight?

lgbasallote · Answer

maybe the integral of its periphery

anonymous · Answer

Supposed to find "the vertical angle subtended by the billboard at her eye in terms of x" and also the distance the cow must be standing from the billboard to maximize the first thing.

anonymous · Answer

is this an optimization problem?

anonymous · Answer

also it would help if you gave us more information

anonymous · Answer

yes, optimization. hang on, getting more info.

anonymous · Answer

Rectangular billboard 5 ft in height is 12 ft above the ground. Nearsighted cow with eye level at 4 ft above ground stands x ft from the billboard. Express theta in terms of x, then find the distance the cow must stand from the billboard in order to maximize theta.

anonymous · Answer

12-5=×

anonymous · Answer

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