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mediumf(x) Applications·20 pts·0 solved

Maximizing Box Volume

Problem Statement

Squares of side x are cut from a 12×12 sheet to fold an open box.Find x that maximizes the volume V(x)=x(12−2x)2.\text{Squares of side } x \text{ are cut from a 12×12 sheet to fold an open box.} \\ \text{Find } x \text{ that maximizes the volume } V(x)=x(12-2x)^2.

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