document.write( "Question 448040: a cylinder is 10ft. at the top and 16ft. on the side. what is the volume. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #308371 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The sum of two numbers is 36. Find the \n" ); document.write( "numbers such that their product is a maximum. \n" ); document.write( "------------------------ \n" ); document.write( "Equation: \n" ); document.write( "x + y = 36 \n" ); document.write( "Product = xy \n" ); document.write( "--- \n" ); document.write( "Substitute and find max: \n" ); document.write( "P = x(36-x) \n" ); document.write( "P = -x^2+36x \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Max occurs when x = -b/2a = -36/(2*-1) = 18 \n" ); document.write( "---- \n" ); document.write( "Solve for \"y\": \n" ); document.write( "y = 36-x \n" ); document.write( "y = 36-18 \n" ); document.write( "y = 18 \n" ); document.write( "--------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "============= \n" ); document.write( " |