Calculus 8th Edition

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Chapter 14 - Partial Derivatives - 14.8 Lagrange Multipliers - 14.8 Exercises - Page 1018: 41

Answer

$\dfrac{c}{12}$

Work Step by Step

Need to apply Lagrange Multipliers Method to determine the dimensions of a rectangular box of maximum volume. we have $\nabla f=\lambda \nabla g$ The volume of a box is $f=V=xyz$ and From the given question let us consider $g=4x+4y+4z=c$ Now, $\lt yz,xz,xy \gt =\lambda \lt 4,4,4 \gt$ Simplify to get the values of x,y and z. $y=x,z=x$ $4x+4y+4z=c$ $4x+4y+4z=c$ $ x=\dfrac{c}{12}$ Thus, Box is a cube with edge length: $c=$ $\dfrac{c}{12}$
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