Solve the problem.A company wishes to manufacture a box with a volume of 16 cubic feet that is open on top and is twice as long as it is wide. Find the width of the box that can be produced using the minimum amount of material. Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

A. 4.2 ft
B. 2.1 ft
C. 2.9 ft
D. 5.8 ft


Answer: B

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A.
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Multiply the polynomials.(7y - 8)(49y2 + 56y + 64)

A. 343y3 - 512  B. 343y3 + 448y2 - 512 C. 49y3 + 512  D. 343y3 + 512 

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Replace the question mark by <, >, or =, whichever is correct.- 

A. < B. > C. =

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Convert the equation to the standard form for a hyperbola by completing the square on x and y.x2 - y2 - 4x + 4y - 1 = 0

A. (x - 2) 2 - (y - 2) 2 = 1
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