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27 December, 06:21

A box is to be constructed with a rectangular base and a height of 5 cm. If the rectangular base must have a perimeter of 28 cm,

which quadratic equation best models the volume of the box?

V = wh

P=2 (1 + w)

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  1. 27 December, 09:56
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    V = (5) (14 L - L^2) cm^3

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let the dimensions of the rectangular base be W by L and the height be H.

    The perimeter must be 28 cm, so 28 cm = 2 (W) + 2 (L). This reduces to

    14 cm = W + L, which can be solved for either W or L. Solving for W:

    W = 14 cm - L

    Then the area of the rectangular base is A = W*L, or A = (14 cm - L) (L), or

    A = 14L - L^2.

    The volume of the box is then V = A*H.

    Because H = 5 cm, the volume is V = (5 cm) A, or

    V = (5 cm) (14L - L^2) cm^2

    This is a quadratic equation. Putting it into standard form yields:

    V = (5) (14 L - L^2) cm^3. This is the desired quadratic formula.
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