Use Lagrange Multipliers to find the dimensions of a rectangular box, open at the top, with volume 6912
cm³ requiring the least amount of material for its construction.
Let x = width of the box, y = length of the box, z = height of the box.
(a) Find the function f(x, y, z) representing the surface area of the box as a function of x, y and z.
f(x, y, z) = xy + 2xz + 2yz
(b) Expressing the constraint in the form g(x, y, z) = 0, find g(x, y, z).
g(x, y, z) = xy + 2xz + 2yz
(c) Find ∇f.
∇f = <
(d) Find ∇g.
∇g =
(e) Enter the dimensions of the box, separated by a comma.