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An open rectangular box is to be made from a piece of cardboard 20 inches wide and 20 inches long by cutting a square from each corner and bending
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An open rectangular box is to be made from a piece of cardboard 20 inches wide and 20 inches long by cutting a square from each corner and bending
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An open rectangular box is to be made from a piece of cardboard 20 inches wide and 20 inches long by cutting a square from each corner and bending up the sides.
(a) Express the volume V of the box as a function of the size x of the cutout.
V(x)= __in^3?
(b) Approximate the dimensions of the box with the largest volume. (Round your answers to one decimal place.)
height , width , length. What formula do I use? Steps on how to do it would be appreciated, Thank you. Answer by psbhowmick(878) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Part 1:
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Use Calculus for Maxima or use common sense.
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