# Math Help - Area as a function (low level math)

1. ## Area as a function (low level math)

Hey guys,

I'm really having a hard time cracking this one. If any of you could show me the first step or point me in the right direction, i'd REALLY appreciate it.
Thank you!

2. ## Re: Area as a function (low level math)

Circumference of stitching = S = 2x + 2y + π x
Now S = 100 Thus 2x + 2y + π x = 100 that gives y = 50 – x - π/2 x
Area A = 2xy – + 1/2 π x^2 where y = 50 – x - π/2 x

3. ## Re: Area as a function (low level math)

Thanks for the help, mate!
But could you explain how you got there?

4. ## Re: Area as a function (low level math)

Nevermind, I see it now!

5. ## Re: Area as a function (low level math)

I would just like to raise a concern in that how awful the clarity of worded problems are becoming nowadays (this one just adds to all the others I've seen). Should it not read perimeter of stitching?

6. ## Re: Area as a function (low level math)

However, this may be HenryMerrild's translation of the problem from a Norwegian original.