7. A closed box with square ends is to be constructed in such a way that its total surface area is 384 square centimetres. Let 'x' be the side length of the ends and 'y' its height. Find the largest possible volume of all such boxes.

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7. A closed box with square ends is to be constructed in
such a way that its total surface area is 384 square
centimetres. Let 'x' be the side length of the ends and
'y' its height. Find the largest possible volume of all
such boxes.
Transcribed Image Text:7. A closed box with square ends is to be constructed in such a way that its total surface area is 384 square centimetres. Let 'x' be the side length of the ends and 'y' its height. Find the largest possible volume of all such boxes.
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