Performance Task

(Mathematics 3rd Quarter)

Herrera, Clark M. 10 – St. Nicholas

I. PREPARATION

A. Sketch of the rectangular material with the corresponding dimensions.

10 inches

7 inches
The given rectangular material measures 10 inches by 7 inches.

B. Illustration of the material with indicated square of unknown length to be cut from each corner.

x
x

To form a top-less box, cut a small square of unknown dimensions from each corner and represent each with a variable x.

C. Illustration of the top-less box with unknown dimensions.

 x x
x x
x

7-2x

7-2x
x x
x x 10-2x
10-2x

D. Polynomial functions that model the volume of box.

Volume = lwh

V(x)= (10-2x)(7-2x)x

=4x^3-34x^2+70x

E. Zeros or the x-intercepts of the polynomial function.

V(x)= (10-2x)(7-2x)x

=4x^3-34x^2+70x
0= (10-2x)(7-2x)x

0 = 10-2x 0 = 7-2x 0 = x

The zeroes are 0, 7/2 or 3.5 and 5.

The original dimensions make solving for the zeros easier. Other methods e.g., using the expanded form and employ
factoring by completing the square, common monomial factor, and quadratic formula may also be used.

F. Table of values for the zeros and y-intercept.

x 0 3.5 5
y 0 0 0

G. Turning points of the graph.

 Use quadratic formula to determine the x-coordinates or abscissa of each turning point.

Show solution for solving y here… (Note: in solving for y, use the original function.)

x 4.31 1.35
y -9.64 42.38

H. Graph of the model.

II. CONSTRUCTION OF THE MODEL

I. Dimensions of the small squares to be cut from each corner (except for the allowance for

sticking corners together) that gives the maximum volume.

1.35 1.35
1.35 1.35

J. Picture of the finished box with a RULER

-Include different VIEWS: Showing the measure of the LENGTH, WIDTH, and HEIGHT

10-2(1.35”) = 7.3”

7-2(1.35”) = 4.3”

1.35”

K. Documentation

-The Making