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3.6 Mathematical Models: Constructing Functions

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1 3.6 Mathematical Models: Constructing Functions

2 An open box with a square base is to be made from a square piece of cardboard 30 inches wide on a side by cutting out a square from each corner and turning up the sides. (A) Express the volume V of the box as a function of the length x of the side of the square cut from each corner.

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4 Volume = (length)(width)(height)
(B) Graph V=V(x).

5 V is largest (2000 cubic inches), when x = 5 inches.
(C) For what value of x is V largest? V is largest (2000 cubic inches), when x = 5 inches.


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