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    Default Multi-Variable Calculus Question

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    Okay.

    "The material for constructing the base of an open box costs 1.5 times as much per unit area as the material to construct the sides. For a fixed amount of money C, find the dimensions of the box of largest volume that can be built."

    V = xyz
    C = 1.5xy + 2xz + 2yz
    ^ derived to
    z = (C-1.5xy)/(2x+2y)

    I've already found @V/@x and @V/@y, and x = y, as expected. However, I cannot for the life of me find out how to get x or y in terms of C, which I assume is what the problem is asking for.

    Help?
    Last edited by Kirobaito; 03-28-2006 at 02:28 AM.

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