document.write( "Question 893783: A rectangular package to be sent by the U.S. Postal Service can have a maximum combined length and girth (perimeter of a cross section) of 156 inches (see figure).\r
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document.write( "(a) Write the volume V of the package as a function of x.
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document.write( "V = \r
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document.write( "What is the domain of the function?\r
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document.write( "Use a graphing utility to graph your function. Be sure to use an appropriate window setting.\r
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document.write( "What dimensions will maximize the volume of the package?\r
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document.write( "From the graph, the maximum/minimum volume occurs when x =\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #541493 by josgarithmetic(39620)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Description specified \"rectangular package\". \n" ); document.write( "z is for length and x and y are for the cross section dimensions. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "You have two equations in four unknown variables. More information is needed. \n" ); document.write( " |