Sam Z. answered • 11/15/19
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P/(2-5x)=x
x(2-5x)=P
2x-5x^2=P
Kalea R.
asked • 11/15/19Calculus Optimization
What is the maximum value of the product P = xy when
y = 2 - 5x?
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Mark H. answered • 11/15/19
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P(x) = x*y = x * (2 - 5x)
P(x) = 2x - 5x2
To find the maximum, take the 1st derivative of P(x) and set equal to 0, and solve for x
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