Example 1

Two functions and each represent the volume of a rectangular solid. Which solid’s function, or , has the greater maximum volume?
  1. Determine the coordinates of the maximum point of .
  2. Determine the coordinates of the maximum point of .
  3. Determine which function models the greatest maximum volume of its associated rectangular solid.
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