Chelsey H.
asked 08/31/20Please help with open box problem
An open-box is made from a rectangular material of dimensions a=8 inches by b=5 inches by cutting a square of side x at each corner and turning up the sides. Determine the value of x that results in a box the masimum value.
1)express the volume V as a function of x: V=
2)determine the domain of the function V of x(in interval form):
3)expand the function V for easier differentiation: V=
4)find the derivative of the function of V: V’=
5)find the critical point(s) it the domain V:
6) the Value of V at the left endpoint is:
7) the value of V at the right endpoint is:
8) the maximum volume is V=
9) answer the original question. The value of x that maximizes the volume is:
1 Expert Answer
The volume of the box will be V=(8-2x)(5-2x)x
dV/dx=0=10-13x+3x2
Possible roots are 1 and 3 1/3...both of which will work
You should be able to answer all the questions with the information provided.
Gilberto S.
Just a small correction: 3 1/3 won't work. If you think about it, one side of the rectangle is only 5 inches so it isn't big enough to remove two squares measuring 3 1/3 inches.08/31/20
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Kevin S.
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