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square corners are cut out so that the sides can be folded up to make a box. What dimensions will yield a box of maximum volume? What is the

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.1: Prisms, Area And Volume

Problem 39E: Kristine creates an open box by cutting congruent squares from the four corners of a square piece of...

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