A triangle is called equilateral if the length of its three sides are the same. The surface are | and the perimeter P of an equilateral triangle of a given length s for each side are provided, V3 A = 4 P = 3s and he perimeter of an equilateral triangle is increasing at a rate of 5 feet per hour. Find the correspondin ate of change of its area when the perimeter is 6 feet. Include units.

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### Topic: Equilateral Triangles - Area and Perimeter Relationships

#### Definition:
A triangle is called equilateral if the length of its three sides are the same.

#### Key Formulas:
The surface area \( A \) and the perimeter \( P \) of an equilateral triangle of a given length \( s \) for each side are provided as follows:

\[ 
A = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} s^2 
\]

\[ 
P = 3s 
\]

#### Problem Statement:
The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is increasing at a rate of 5 feet per hour. Find the corresponding rate of change of its area when the perimeter is 6 feet. Include units.

**Explanation and Solution Approach:**
1. **Perimeter-Related Details:**
   - Given perimeter rate of change: \( \frac{dP}{dt} = 5 \) feet per hour.
   - Perimeter equation: \( P = 3s \).

2. **Calculate Side Length (s):**
   - When \( P = 6 \) feet: 
     \[
     6 = 3s \implies s = 2 \text{ feet}
     \]

3. **Derive the Rate of Change of Side Length:**
   - Differentiate \( P = 3s \) with respect to time \( t \):
     \[
     \frac{dP}{dt} = 3 \frac{ds}{dt}
     \]
   - Substitute \( \frac{dP}{dt} = 5 \) feet/hour:
     \[
     5 = 3 \frac{ds}{dt} \implies \frac{ds}{dt} = \frac{5}{3} \text{ feet per hour}
     \]

4. **Area-Related Rates:**
   - Area equation: \(\ A = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} s^2 \).
   - Differentiate with respect to \( t \):
     \[
     \frac{dA}{dt} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \cdot 2s \cdot \frac{ds}{dt} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} s \cdot \frac{ds}{dt}
     \]
   - Substitute \( s = 2 \) feet and \( \frac{ds
Transcribed Image Text:### Topic: Equilateral Triangles - Area and Perimeter Relationships #### Definition: A triangle is called equilateral if the length of its three sides are the same. #### Key Formulas: The surface area \( A \) and the perimeter \( P \) of an equilateral triangle of a given length \( s \) for each side are provided as follows: \[ A = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} s^2 \] \[ P = 3s \] #### Problem Statement: The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is increasing at a rate of 5 feet per hour. Find the corresponding rate of change of its area when the perimeter is 6 feet. Include units. **Explanation and Solution Approach:** 1. **Perimeter-Related Details:** - Given perimeter rate of change: \( \frac{dP}{dt} = 5 \) feet per hour. - Perimeter equation: \( P = 3s \). 2. **Calculate Side Length (s):** - When \( P = 6 \) feet: \[ 6 = 3s \implies s = 2 \text{ feet} \] 3. **Derive the Rate of Change of Side Length:** - Differentiate \( P = 3s \) with respect to time \( t \): \[ \frac{dP}{dt} = 3 \frac{ds}{dt} \] - Substitute \( \frac{dP}{dt} = 5 \) feet/hour: \[ 5 = 3 \frac{ds}{dt} \implies \frac{ds}{dt} = \frac{5}{3} \text{ feet per hour} \] 4. **Area-Related Rates:** - Area equation: \(\ A = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} s^2 \). - Differentiate with respect to \( t \): \[ \frac{dA}{dt} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{4} \cdot 2s \cdot \frac{ds}{dt} = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} s \cdot \frac{ds}{dt} \] - Substitute \( s = 2 \) feet and \( \frac{ds
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