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- Jan 26, 2012
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Thanks again to those who participated in last week's POTW! Here's this week's problem!
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Problem: If the ellipse $x^2/a^2 + y^2/b^2 = 1$ is to enclose the circle $x^2+y^2=2y$, what values of $a$ and $b$ minimize the area of the ellipse?
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Remember to read the POTW submission guidelines to find out how to submit your answers!
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Problem: If the ellipse $x^2/a^2 + y^2/b^2 = 1$ is to enclose the circle $x^2+y^2=2y$, what values of $a$ and $b$ minimize the area of the ellipse?
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Remember to read the POTW submission guidelines to find out how to submit your answers!