Optimization Problem (minimize length of road between towns)

Topic:Calculus, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus

Four towns (A, B, C, D) are situated as shown below to form a square with side length 1 unit. Determine the minimum length of roadway that will link these four towns together.

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