OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §5.3 Graphs of Polynomial Functions · Example 10 · Algebra · Polynomials
Using Local Extrema to Solve Applications
An open-top box is to be constructed by cutting out squares from each corner of a 14 cm by 20 cm sheet of plastic and then folding up the sides. Find the size of squares that should be cut out to maximize the volume enclosed by the box.
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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §5.3 Graphs of Polynomial Functions · Example 10
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