A new area-maximization proof for the circle

Mathematical Intelligencer

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 29-31

  Lawlor, Gary ^a  

^a BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0032337797     PISSN: 03436993     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF03024397     Document Type: Article

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