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A box has a bottom with one edge 7 times as long as the other. If the box has no top and the volume is fixed at ?V, what dimensions minimize the surface area?

A box has a bottom with one edge 7 times as long as the other. If the box has no top and the volume is fixed at ?V, what dimensions minimize the surface area?

dimensions = ________________
Enter the dimensions as a comma-separated list, e.g., 3,sqrt(12),8.  (Your answer may involve V.)

The top and bottom margins of a poster are 2 cm and the side margins are each 6 cm. If the area of printed material on the poster is fixed at 384 square centimeters, find the dimensions of the poster with the smallest area.

Width = ______________(include units)
Height =_____________ (include units)

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milcah answered 2 years ago
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