SOLUTION: Separate the number 28 into two parts such that the product of one part and the square of the other part is a maximum.

Algebra ->  Test -> SOLUTION: Separate the number 28 into two parts such that the product of one part and the square of the other part is a maximum.      Log On


   



Question 1074345: Separate the number 28 into two parts such that the product of one part and the square of the other part is a maximum.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Separate the number 28 into two parts such that the product of one part and the square of the other part is a maximum.
----------
f(x) = x^2*(28-x) = 28x^2 - x^3
---
f'(x) = 56x - 3x^2 = 0
x = 0 --- Ignore
3x = 56
x = 56/3
-----------
--> 56/3 and 28/3