15 Jan
2003
15 Jan
'03
4:38 p.m.
Let ABCD be the vertices of a paper rectangle, in cyclic order, with |BC| >= |AB|. Fold the paper so vertex A lies on side BC. Let X and Y be the points where the fold intersects the boundary of ABCD. What is the minimum value of |XY|, and what fold(s) achieve it? Enjoy, - Scott