Optimization: box volume (Part 1) | Applications of derivatives | AP Calculus AB | Khan Academy

If you are making a box out of a flat piece of cardboard, how do you maximize the volume of that box? Created by Sal Khan.

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[javathehut]

why is each corner x by x shouldnt it be x by y

[torresarroba]

Can you minimize the volume of a rectangular box without top without any dimensions or detail???? I have a problem that says " A rectangular box, without top, has a volume given by V. What dimensions can minimize the surface area of the box? can someone help

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