A closed rectangular box that would enclose 36 cubic centimeters is to have a base whose length is twice its width. What should the dimensions of the box be so that the material to be used in its construction is least?

A closed rectangular box that would enclose 36 cubic centimeters is to have a base whose length is twice its width. What should the dimensions of the box be so that the material to be used in its construction is least?

College Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337282291

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter1: Equations, Inequalities, And Mathematical Modeling

Section1.3: Modeling With Linear Equations

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