Solve the problem.A rectangular piece of cardboard measuring 20 inches by 50 inches is to be made into a box with an open top by cutting equal size squares from each corner and folding up the sides. Let x represent the length of a side of each such square. For what value of x will the volume be a maximum? If necessary, round to 2 decimal places.
A. 18.93 in.
B. 22.07 in.
C. 4.4 in.
D. 37.86 in.
Answer: C
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Use implicit differentiation to find the specified derivative at the given point.Find at the point (1, 2, e5) for ln(xz)y + 3y3 = 0.
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Find the value of the expression.(7 + 7)[7 + (5 + 6)]
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