An open box is to be made out of a 12-inch by 14-inch piece of cardboard by cutting out squares of equal size from the four corners and bending up the sides. Find the dimensions of the resulting box that has the largest volume. Find the dimensions of the resulting box that has the largest volume. Dimensions of the bottom of the box: Height of the box:

An open box is to be made out of a 12-inch by 14-inch piece of cardboard by cutting out squares of equal size from the four corners and bending up the sides. Find the dimensions of the resulting box that has the largest volume. Find the dimensions of the resulting box that has the largest volume. Dimensions of the bottom of the box: Height of the box:

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

Problem 38E: Examine several rectangles, each with an area of 36 in2, and find the dimensions of the rectangle...

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