Practice - Application: Optimization Problem
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Practice Questions
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What is the area function for a rectangle with a perimeter of 20 cm?
💡 Hint: Express the area in terms of one variable.
What is the first derivative of A(x) = 10x - x²?
💡 Hint: Differentiate the area function.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the first step in solving an optimization problem?
💡 Hint: Remember the formula for area.
True or False: Critical points occur where the first derivative is zero.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of critical points.
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Challenge Problems
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A farmer has 100 meters of fencing to create a rectangular enclosure. How can they optimize the area? What dimensions will maximize the area?
💡 Hint: Use the same methods as we practiced; don’t forget to relate perimeter to length and width.
You want to design a rectangular billboard with a fixed perimeter of 90 meters to maximize visible area. What dimensions will you choose?
💡 Hint: Remember to express the area in terms of a single variable.
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