1. Write a primary equation for the quantity that is to be maximized or minimize

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1. Write a primary equation for the quantity that is to be maximized or minimized

2. Reduce the primary equation to having a single independent variable whcih may involve any secondary equations relating to the independent variable.

3. Determine the feasible domain of the primary equation.

4. Determine the desired minumum or maximum value:

A rectangular page is to containe 24 square inches of print. The margins at the top and bottom of the page are to be 1.5 inches and the margins on the left and the right are to be 1 inch. What should the dimensions of the page be so that the least amount of paper is used?

Explanation / Answer

     4)          To find   the dimensions   of   the page   be so that the least amount of paper

            is   used

                  Let   x =   length   of   the Printed Area

                  Width   of    the   Printed   Area = 36/x

                 Let   f(x) =   Area   of   the page ( Print and Margins )

                   f(x) = x + 2

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