This math topic focuses on solving quadratic equations involving volume calculations for boxes made from cardboard sheets. Students are required to determine parameters like the maximum volume or the box dimension that maximizes volume. Problems are framed in a real-world context, using quadratic functions in the form of V(x) = ax² + bx + c, where students have to find either the x-value of the vertex (which helps in maximizing volume) or the y-value of the vertex (to find the maximum volume itself). Each question asks students to choose the correct parameter required to solve the problem, reinforcing understanding of quadratic functions' properties.
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