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(a) Write an equation for the volume V of the box in terms of x.
(b) Use technology to estimate the value of x, to the nearest tenth, that gives the greatest volume. Explain your process.

Please help (a) Write an equation for the volume V of the box in terms of x. (b) Use-example-1
User Vic Smith
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Answer:

V = 4*8

V= 32

(x+x) * (x+x) = 2x * 2x = 4x^2

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