[Medal] The design of a digital box camera maximizes the volume while keeping the sum of the dimensions at 6 inches. If the length must be 1.5 times the height, what should each dimension be?

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ltrout · Answer

Also, hint: Let  x represent one of the dimensions, and then define the other in terms of x.

I'm not quite sure how to start this problem.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

should i continue

ltrout · Answer

If you wouldn't mind. What is the purpose of the circles for representing it?

ltrout · Answer

And sorry if you already made this very basic, I'm still asleep and not really thinking. @Daniel56k

anonymous · Answer

okay

anonymous · Answer

big circle

anonymous · Answer

the big circle is 6 diameter
while the small circle is 6-1.5 diameter

anonymous · Answer

are you with me

ltrout · Answer

Yes so far. I'm still confused as to why it's represented in circles?

anonymous · Answer

because it is talking about the camera

anonymous · Answer

@Directrix