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math homework please help:(?

topic: quadratic equations

question: A 5cm by 5cm square is cut from each corner of a rectangular piece of cardboard. The sides are folded up to make an open box with a maximum volume. If the perimeter of the base is 50 cm, what are the dimensions of the box?

please show representations and solutions too:)

Update:

what is the maximum volume, width, length, and height.

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  • 1 decade ago

    p= s+s+s+s so 50/4=12.5

    each side is 12.5 cm

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