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Practice word problem from pre calculus?

A rectangular package to be sent by a delivery service can have a maximum combined length and girth (perimeter of a cross section) of 136 inches.

Write a function that represents the volume of the package.

a. 4x^2(34-x)

b.4x^2(-34-x)

c.4x^2(34+x)

d-4x^2(34-x)

e-4x^(34+x)

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  • DWRead
    Lv 7
    7 years ago
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    If the cross-section is x inches by x inches, the girth is 4x and the maximum length is 136 - 4x = 4(34 - x).

    volume = x²·4(34-x) = 4x²(34 - x)

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