Find Largest Area Enclosed by Rectangle w/ Given Parameters

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The discussion revolves around solving mathematical problems related to geometry and polynomial functions. A rectangle's area is maximized by determining its dimensions based on a linear equation, leading to a critical point for maximum area. The cost of materials for a cylindrical drum is expressed as a function of its radius, with specific costs assigned to different surfaces, and the volume constraint provided. Polynomial and rational functions are designed based on given characteristics, including roots and asymptotes, with guidance on constructing these functions. Participants seek assistance in graphing the resulting functions and clarifying problem parameters.
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1.A rectangle has one vertex on the line y=L-Fx,x>0 , another at the origin, one on the positive x-axis, and one on the positive y-axis. Find the largest area A that can be enclosed by the rectangle. Show all your work and include a sketch with labels of all important features. (Hint: Start by drawing a diagram, label the base of the rectangle as x, and write the area, A, as a function of x. …)
Where F = 5, L =4

SOL : A = f(x)= x * (-5x+4) ; the x is the base while y(x)=-5x+4 is the
height.
and the domain of x is 0<x<(4/5)
To get critical point x= 4/10 which is
where the maximum occurs at y= .8 ( took the derivative )



2.A drum in the shape of a right circular cylinder is required to have a volume of cubic centimeters. The top and bottom are made of material that costs F¢ per square centimeter; the sides are made of material that costs L¢ per square centimeters. (Hint: The formula for the volume of a right circular cylinder is V=pie r^2 , where r is the radius of the circular base and h is the height of the cylinder. The surface area of the sides can be determined by cutting the cylindrical shell vertically and flattening it out to get a rectangle whose dimensions can be determined.)


a)Express the total cost C of the material as a function of the radius r of the cylinder.
b)What is the cost if the radius is 25 cm?
c)Graph C=C(r) . Using the graph, for what value of r, approximately, is the cost C least?
Where F = 5, L =4

SOl : C= L(2*pi*r*h)+F(2*pi*r^2);
C(r) = L(2*pi*r*(2*pi*r/sqrt(3))+F(2*pi*r^2); Here height is
expressed in terms of r . The ratio used to find h in terms of r is
30-60-90 degree triangle; (2*pi*r)/(h) = sqrt(3)/1

3.Design a polynomial function with the following characteristics: degree 6; exactly four real zeros, one of multiplicity 3 at x= -F ; y-intercept at F, behaves like y = -Lx^6 for large values of |x| . Give the formula and a complete graph

Where F = 5, L =4

?


4.Create a rational function that has the following characteristics: crosses the x-axis at F; touches the x-axis at -L ; has one vertical asymptote at x=-L-1 and another at x=F+1 ; and has one horizontal asymptote, y=F . Give the formula and a complete graph

Where F = 5, L =4


SOL: Crosses X-Axis @ g
touches X-Axis @ -4
Vertical asymtote X= -4-1 = -5
Veetical asymtote x= 5+1 = 6
Horizontal asymtote y=5

5X 1
--- X ----
(X+5) (X-6)
 
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merikukri said:
1.A rectangle has one vertex on the line y=L-Fx,x>0 , another at the origin, one on the positive x-axis, and one on the positive y-axis. Find the largest area A that can be enclosed by the rectangle. Show all your work and include a sketch with labels of all important features. (Hint: Start by drawing a diagram, label the base of the rectangle as x, and write the area, A, as a function of x. …)
Where F = 5, L =4
SOL : A = f(x)= x * (-5x+4) ; the x is the base while y(x)=-5x+4 is the
height.
and the domain of x is 0<x<(4/5)
To get critical point x= 4/10 which is
where the maximum occurs at y= .8 ( took the derivative )
Yes, you done that one correctly.
2.A drum in the shape of a right circular cylinder is required to have a volume of cubic centimeters. The top and bottom are made of material that costs F¢ per square centimeter; the sides are made of material that costs L¢ per square centimeters. (Hint: The formula for the volume of a right circular cylinder is V=pie r^2 , where r is the radius of the circular base and h is the height of the cylinder. The surface area of the sides can be determined by cutting the cylindrical shell vertically and flattening it out to get a rectangle whose dimensions can be determined.)
a)Express the total cost C of the material as a function of the radius r of the cylinder.
b)What is the cost if the radius is 25 cm?
c)Graph C=C(r) . Using the graph, for what value of r, approximately, is the cost C least?
Where F = 5, L =4
SOl : C= L(2*pi*r*h)+F(2*pi*r^2);
C(r) = L(2*pi*r*(2*pi*r/sqrt(3))+F(2*pi*r^2); Here height is
expressed in terms of r . The ratio used to find h in terms of r is
30-60-90 degree triangle; (2*pi*r)/(h) = sqrt(3)/1
Were you given other information you didn't tell us? There is nothing in what you gave here that says h must be any particular function of r.
(And why do you keep saying "F= 5, L= 4"?
3.Design a polynomial function with the following characteristics: degree 6; exactly four real zeros, one of multiplicity 3 at x= -F ; y-intercept at F, behaves like y = -Lx^6 for large values of |x| . Give the formula and a complete graph
Where F = 5, L =4
?
You understand, do you not that, that there are an infinite number of correct answers for this? The problem says "Design a polynomial function". You are just asked to come up with one like this. Since the polynomial is to have a zero of degree 3 at x= -F, it must have factors (x-(-F))3= (x+F)3. It has just one more real root, let's make that x= 1, for simplicity: it has a factor of (x-1). The other two roots must be complex conjugates. Let's take those to be i and -i: another factor is (x2+ 1). The polynomial must be of the form f(x)= (x+F)3(x-1)(x2+ 1). Taking x= 0, f(0)= F3(-1)(1)= -F3, so far. In order that the y intercept be F, we must insure that f(0)= F and we can do that by multiplying the entire polynomial by -F2:
f(x)= -F2(x+F)3(x-1)(x2+1).
4.Create a rational function that has the following characteristics: crosses the x-axis at F; touches the x-axis at -L ; has one vertical asymptote at x=-L-1 and another at x=F+1 ; and has one horizontal asymptote, y=F . Give the formula and a complete graph
Where F = 5, L =4
SOL: Crosses X-Axis @ g
touches X-Axis @ -4
Vertical asymtote X= -4-1 = -5
Veetical asymtote x= 5+1 = 6
Horizontal asymtote y=5
5X 1
--- X ----
(X+5) (X-6)
"crosses the x-axis at F" (does the problem specify that F= 5 or are you assuming that you can choose whatever F you want?) means that there is a factor of (x-F) in the numerator. "touches the x-axis at -L" (I assume "touches" implies that it does not cross the axis) means that there must be a factor of (x-(-L))2= (x+ L)2. To have vertical asymptotes at -L-1 and F+1, there must be factors of (x+L+1) and (x-F-1) in the denominator. So far the numerator has degree one more than the denominator. To make sure the horizontal asymptote is F, we must put another x in the denominator- we can do that without introducing another vertical asymptote putting another factor of either (x+L+1) or (x-F-1) in the denominator and then by multiplying the entire fraction by F:
f(x)= F\frac{(x-F)(x+L)^2}{(x-F-1)^2(x+L+1)} is one possible answer.
 
thanks very much

HallsofIvy said:
Yes, you done that one correctly.
Were you given other information you didn't tell us? There is nothing in what you gave here that says h must be any particular function of r.
(And why do you keep saying "F= 5, L= 4"?
You understand, do you not that, that there are an infinite number of correct answers for this? The problem says "Design a polynomial function". You are just asked to come up with one like this. Since the polynomial is to have a zero of degree 3 at x= -F, it must have factors (x-(-F))3= (x+F)3. It has just one more real root, let's make that x= 1, for simplicity: it has a factor of (x-1). The other two roots must be complex conjugates. Let's take those to be i and -i: another factor is (x2+ 1). The polynomial must be of the form f(x)= (x+F)3(x-1)(x2+ 1). Taking x= 0, f(0)= F3(-1)(1)= -F3, so far. In order that the y intercept be F, we must insure that f(0)= F and we can do that by multiplying the entire polynomial by -F2:
f(x)= -F2(x+F)3(x-1)(x2+1).
"crosses the x-axis at F" (does the problem specify that F= 5 or are you assuming that you can choose whatever F you want?) means that there is a factor of (x-F) in the numerator. "touches the x-axis at -L" (I assume "touches" implies that it does not cross the axis) means that there must be a factor of (x-(-L))2= (x+ L)2. To have vertical asymptotes at -L-1 and F+1, there must be factors of (x+L+1) and (x-F-1) in the denominator. So far the numerator has degree one more than the denominator. To make sure the horizontal asymptote is F, we must put another x in the denominator- we can do that without introducing another vertical asymptote putting another factor of either (x+L+1) or (x-F-1) in the denominator and then by multiplying the entire fraction by F:
f(x)= F\frac{(x-F)(x+L)^2}{(x-F-1)^2(x+L+1)} is one possible answer.

Thanks very much for your help.

No I wasn't given any other information on cylinderical prob..

and how do I draw a graph for prob 3 & 4. The one with polynomials & Rational questions.

thanks for your help
 
modified question 2

I am sorry I missed some parts...

Original Question : A Drum in the shape of a right circular cylinder is required to have a volume of 5000 cubic centimeters. The top and bottom are made of material that costs 5 cents per square centimeter, the sides are made of material that cost 4 cents per sq centimeters. (Hint: The formula for the volume of a right circular cylinder is V=Pie r^2 h, where r is the radius of the circular base and h is the height of the cylinder. The surface are of the sides can be determined by cutting the cylinderical shell vertically and flattening it out to get a rectangle whose dimensions can be determined.)

a) Express the total cost C of the material as a function of the radius r of the cylinder.
b) What is the cost if the radius is 25 cm?
c) Graph C=C(r). Using the graph, for what value of r, approximately, is the cost C least?

Sol : C = 4 ( 2pie r h ) + 5 (2pie r ^ 2 )
C(r) = 4 ( 2pie r ( 2 pie r/sroot 3 )) + 5 ( 2pie r^ 2)

2pie r / h = sq root 3 / 1


that's all I soved so far...I am lost, please help !

thanks for ur help
 
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