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College Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337282291

Author:Ron Larson

Publisher:Ron Larson

Chapter1: Equations, Inequalities, And Mathematical Modeling

Section1.3: Modeling With Linear Equations

Problem 57E: A forester is making a gasoline-oil mixture for a chainsaw engine. The forester has 2 gallons of a...

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A company is designing a new box to use for shipping they are looking at two different options if the company wants to choose the box that has the most space in it which box should they choose option a is 5x12x8 option b is 22x4x4