The volume of an open top box is created by cutting a square from each corner of a 10inch by 12inch piece of paper. The situation is represented by the function V(x)=x(10-2x)(12-2x). Graph the function and find the maximum volume of a box that can be created from the piece of paper. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
To graph the function V(x) = x(10-2x)(12-2x), we can start by finding the x-intercepts. Setting the function equal to zero gives us:
x(10-2x)(12-2x) = 0
Since we have a product equal to zero, one or more of the factors must be zero. Therefore:
x = 0 (x-intercept)
10-2x = 0
2x = 10
x = 5 (x-intercept)
12-2x = 0
2x = 12
x = 6 (x-intercept)
Now we have three points: (0,0), (5,0), (6,0) on the x-axis. To find the maximum volume, we need to look at the concavity of the function. We find the second derivative of V(x):
V'(x) = 2(10-2x)(12-2x) + x(-2)(12-2x) + x(10-2x)(-2)
= 4x^2 - 44x + 120
V''(x) = 8x - 44
Setting V''(x) = 0 gives:
8x - 44 = 0
8x = 44
x = 5.5
This means that at x = 5.5, the function changes from concave up to concave down. Therefore, the point (5.5, V(5.5)) will give us the maximum volume.
To find V(5.5), we plug it back into the original equation:
V(5.5) = 5.5(10-2(5.5))(12-2(5.5))
= 5.5(10-11)(12-11)
= 5.5(-1)(1)
= -5.5
Since we're dealing with volume, the negative value doesn't make sense in this context, so we discard it. Therefore, we can conclude that the maximum volume of the box that can be created from the piece of paper is approximately 0 cubic inches.
To graph the function V(x) = x(10-2x)(12-2x), we need to plot the points that satisfy the equation. Here's how to do it step by step:
Step 1: List the x-values that are valid for this problem. Since the square is cut from each corner of a rectangular piece of paper, the maximum length of each side of the square is limited by half the shortest side of the paper. In this case, the shortest side of the paper is 10 inches. So, the valid range for x is 0 ≤ x ≤ 5 (half of 10).
Step 2: Choose some values for x within the valid range. To get a smooth curve, it is recommended to choose at least three values. Let's choose x = 1, 2, and 3.
Step 3: Substitute each of the chosen x-values into the function V(x) = x(10-2x)(12-2x) to find the corresponding y-values (volume).
For x = 1:
V(1) = 1(10 - 2(1))(12 - 2(1)) = 1(8)(10) = 80
For x = 2:
V(2) = 2(10 - 2(2))(12 - 2(2)) = 2(6)(8) = 96
For x = 3:
V(3) = 3(10 - 2(3))(12 - 2(3)) = 3(4)(6) = 72
Step 4: Plot the points (x, V(x)) on a graph. We have the following points:
(1, 80), (2, 96), (3, 72)
Step 5: Connect the points with a smooth curve. The resulting graph should resemble a parabolic shape.
Now, to find the maximum volume, we need to identify the highest point on the graph. The highest point on a graph represents the maximum value of the function.
In this case, we can see that the highest point occurs when x is approximately 1.5 (between 1 and 2). To find the precise value, we can use calculus or take additional points closer to this range. Let's choose x = 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6.
For x = 1.4:
V(1.4) = 1.4(10 - 2(1.4))(12 - 2(1.4)) = 1.4(7.2)(9.2) ≈ 88.531
For x = 1.5:
V(1.5) = 1.5(10 - 2(1.5))(12 - 2(1.5)) = 1.5(7)(9) = 94.5
For x = 1.6:
V(1.6) = 1.6(10 - 2(1.6))(12 - 2(1.6)) = 1.6(6.8)(8.8) ≈ 89.548
Based on these calculations, the maximum volume of the box is approximately 94.5 cubic inches. Rounded to the nearest tenth, the maximum volume is 94.5 cubic inches.
To graph the function V(x) = x(10-2x)(12-2x), we first need to determine the x-axis limits.
Since we are cutting a square from each corner, the maximum length of the side of the square will be half of the smaller dimension of the paper. In this case, the smaller dimension is 10 inches. Therefore, the maximum value of x can be 5 inches.
Now, let's plot the graph:
- Start by plotting the x-axis from 0 to 5.
- Label the x-axis as "x (in inches)".
- Label the y-axis as "Volume".
- Choose some values of x between 0 and 5, calculate the corresponding y-values using the function V(x), and plot the points.
- Connect the plotted points to create the graph.
Now, let's find the maximum volume of a box that can be created from the piece of paper:
To find the maximum volume, we need to find the vertex of the graph. Since the graph is in the form of a cubic function, the axis of symmetry will be at x = -b/2a.
In our case, a = -4, b = 32, and c = -600 (in the equation ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d).
Using the formula, x = -b/2a, we can find the x-coordinate of the vertex.
x = -32 / (2 * -4)
x = -32 / -8
x = 4
So, the x-coordinate of the vertex is x = 4.
To find the corresponding y-coordinate (volume), substitute x = 4 into the function V(x).
V(4) = (4)(10-2*4)(12-2*4)
V(4) = (4)(10-8)(12-8)
V(4) = (4)(2)(4)
V(4) = 32 cubic inches
Therefore, the maximum volume of a box that can be created from the piece of paper is 32 cubic inches (rounded to the nearest tenth).
Note: The graph will help visualize how the volume changes as the length of the side of the square (x) changes.
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To graph the function V(x) = x(10-2x)(12-2x), we can follow the given steps:
1. Determine the valid range for x: Since we are cutting squares from each corner of a 10 inch by 12 inch piece of paper, the maximum length of the side of the square will be equal to half the minimum dimension of the original piece of paper. In this case, the minimum dimension is 10 inches. Therefore, the valid range for x is 0 ≤ x ≤ 5.
2. Choose some values for x within the valid range. Let's choose x = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
3. Substitute each value of x into the function V(x) = x(10-2x)(12-2x) to find the corresponding y-values (volume).
For x = 0: V(0) = 0(10 - 2(0))(12 - 2(0)) = 0
For x = 1: V(1) = 1(10 - 2(1))(12 - 2(1)) = 1(8)(10) = 80
For x = 2: V(2) = 2(10 - 2(2))(12 - 2(2)) = 2(6)(8) = 96
For x = 3: V(3) = 3(10 - 2(3))(12 - 2(3)) = 3(4)(6) = 72
For x = 4: V(4) = 4(10 - 2(4))(12 - 2(4)) = 4(2)(4) = 32
For x = 5: V(5) = 5(10 - 2(5))(12 - 2(5)) = 5(0)(2) = 0
4. Plot the points (x, V(x)) on a graph. The resulting points are: (0, 0), (1, 80), (2, 96), (3, 72), (4, 32), (5, 0).
5. Connect the points with a smooth curve. The graph should resemble a downward facing parabola.
Now, to find the maximum volume, we can examine the graph. Since the graph is a downward facing parabola, the highest point of the graph corresponds to the maximum volume.
From the plotted points, we can observe that the maximum volume occurs when x is between 2 and 3.
To find the precise value, we can use calculus or take additional points closer to this range. Let's choose x = 2.5.
V(2.5) = 2.5(10 - 2(2.5))(12 - 2(2.5))
= 2.5(5)(7)
= 87.5
Therefore, the maximum volume of the box that can be created from the piece of paper is approximately 87.5 cubic inches (rounded to the nearest tenth).
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To find the maximum volume of the box, we need to determine the vertex of the function V(x) = x(10-2x)(12-2x). The vertex represents the maximum point on the graph.
The x-coordinate of the vertex can be found using the formula x = -b/2a, where a, b, and c are coefficients of the quadratic function in the form ax^2 + bx + c.
In this case, the function V(x) = x(10-2x)(12-2x) can be written as -4x^3 + 28x^2 - 120x.
The coefficient of the x^2 term is -4, and the coefficient of the x term is 28, so the x-coordinate of the vertex is given by:
x = -b/2a
x = -28 / (2 * -4)
x = -28 / -8
x = 3.5
So, the x-coordinate of the vertex is x = 3.5.
To find the corresponding y-coordinate (volume), substitute x = 3.5 into the function V(x):
V(3.5) = 3.5(10-2(3.5))(12-2(3.5))
V(3.5) = 3.5(10-7)(12-7)
V(3.5) = 3.5(3)(5)
V(3.5) = 52.5
Therefore, the maximum volume of a box that can be created from the piece of paper is approximately 52.5 cubic inches (rounded to the nearest tenth).
What is the MAXIMUM volume the box can possibly be created from a 10inch by 12inch piece of paper?
To find the maximum volume the box can be created from a 10-inch by 12-inch piece of paper, we need to consider the vertex of the function V(x) = x(10-2x)(12-2x).
First, let's find the x-coordinate of the vertex using the formula x = -b/(2a), where a, b, and c are coefficients of the quadratic function ax^2 + bx + c. In this case, a = -4, b = 28, and c = -120.
x = -b/(2a)
x = -28/(2*(-4))
x = -28/(-8)
x = 7/2
x = 3.5
The x-coordinate of the vertex is 3.5.
Next, substitute this x-coordinate into the function to find the corresponding y-coordinate (volume):
V(3.5) = 3.5(10-2*3.5)(12-2*3.5)
V(3.5) = 3.5(10-7)(12-7)
V(3.5) = 3.5(3)(5)
V(3.5) = 52.5
Therefore, the maximum volume of the box that can be created from the 10-inch by 12-inch piece of paper is approximately 52.5 cubic inches.