You are constructing a box out of cardboard with the dimensions 5 m by 6 m. You then cut equal-size squares from each corner so you may fold the edges. Let x be the side length of each square. Find that maximizes the volume of the box. Answer exactly. 8 x x H x ४ x ४ ४ m

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You are constructing a box out of cardboard with the dimensions 5 m by 6 m. You then cut equal-size
squares from each corner so you may fold the edges. Let x be the side length of each square. Find
that maximizes the volume of the box. Answer exactly.
8
x
x
H
x
४
x
४
४
m
Transcribed Image Text:You are constructing a box out of cardboard with the dimensions 5 m by 6 m. You then cut equal-size squares from each corner so you may fold the edges. Let x be the side length of each square. Find that maximizes the volume of the box. Answer exactly. 8 x x H x ४ x ४ ४ m
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