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  1. July 22nd 2012, 04:04 PM #1
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    Optimization problem!

    Can't seem to get started on this question: A trough for holding water is to be formed as shown in the figure below. Determine the angle x that will maximize the amount of water the trough can hold.

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    Re: Optimization problem!

    Quote Originally Posted by AButson View Post
    Can't seem to get started on this question: A trough for holding water is to be formed as shown in the figure below. Determine the angle x that will maximize the amount of water the trough can hold.

    Click image for larger version.  Name: mathproblem.jpg  Views: 6  Size: 6.4 KB  ID: 24332
    Is this the cross-sectional view of the trough?
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