Solve the problem.For a simply supported beam with a load that increases uniformly from left to right, the bending moment M (in ft?lb) at a distance of x (in ft) from the left end is given by . Determine the location of the maximum bending moment. In the formula, w is the rate of load increase (in ) and l is the length (in ft) of the beam.

A. x = l
B. x = 
C. x = 
D. x = 


Answer: D

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