Chapter 4: Q. 28 (page 234)
In Problems , follow Steps 1 through 7 on page 228 to analyze the graph of each function.
Short Answer
The graph is

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Chapter 4: Q. 28 (page 234)
In Problems , follow Steps 1 through 7 on page 228 to analyze the graph of each function.
The graph is

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Graph each rational function using transformations.
Use the Factor Theorem to prove that is a factor of
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United Parcel Service has contracted you to design a closed box with a square base that has a volume of cubic inches. See the illustration.

Part (a): Express the surface areaS of the box as a function ofx.
Part (b): Using a graphing utility, graph the function found in part (a).
Part (c): What is the minimum amount of cardboard that can be used to construct the box?
Part (d): What are the dimensions of the box that minimize the surface are?
Part (e): Why might UPS be interested in designing a box that minimizes the surface area?
Find the bounds to the zeros of each polynomial function. Use the bounds to obtain a complete graph of f.
Find a rational function that might have the given graph.

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