Optimization for Calc One
If a total of 1900 square centimeters of material is to be used to make a box with a square base and an open top, find the largest possible volume of such a box.
If you could walk me through this instead of giving an answer that would be great

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Optimization for Calc One
If a total of 1900 square centimeters of material is to be used to make a box with a square base and an open top, find the largest possible volume of such a box.
If you could walk me through this instead of giving an answer that would be great

anonymous · Answer

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freckles · Answer

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let's start with a rectangle first

freckles · Answer

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to make a box we need to cut square corners out 

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