A rain gutter is made from sheets of aluminum that are 12 inches wide by turning up

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A rain gutter is made from sheets of aluminum that are 12 inches wide by turning up the edges to form right angles. Determine the depth of the gutter that will maximize its cross-sectional area and allow the greatest amount of water to flow. What is the maximum cross-sectional area?

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College Algebra

ISBN: 9780134453262

7th Edition

Authors: Robert F Blitzer

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