the last step is wrong because we multiply the powers in this case we do not subtract them.
we use power subtract in division.
we use power multiplication when we raise to power and the root is power like square root of x
so
in our case
this step is wrong
it should be
so we get
Answer:
cm
Step-by-step explanation:
The volume of the box is:
V = height * length * width
V = x*(66 - 2*x)*(90 - 2*x)
V = (66*x - 2*x^2)*(90 - 2*x)
V = 5940*x - 132*x^2 - 180*x^2 + 4*x^3
V = 4*x^3 - 312*x^2 + 5940*x
where x is the length of the sides of the squares, in cm.
The mathematical problem is :
Maximize: V = 4*x^3 - 312*x^2 + 5940*x
subject to:
x > 0
2*x < 66 <=> x < 33
In the maximum, the first derivative of V, dV/dx, is equal to zero
dV/dx = 12*x^2 - 624*x + 5940
From quadratic formula
But , then is not the correct answer.