(a)
To find: The value of
(a)
Answer to Problem 40E
The maximum area occurs at the vertex & the x-coordinate that gives this is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used:
Calculation:
Use the area of a trapezoid:
Substitute the given value as shown below,
The maximum area occurs at the vertex & the x-coordinate that gives this is
Conclusion:
The maximum area occurs at the vertex & the x-coordinate that gives this is
(b)
To find: The maximum area.
(b)
Answer to Problem 40E
The maximum area is 32 sq. ft
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used:
Calculation:
Substitute the x-coordinate from (a) to the area function to find the maximum area:
Conclusion:
The maximum area is 32 sq. ft
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