An open-topped box is constructed from a rectangula piece piece of cardboard that is twice as long as it is wide by removing a square of size 2 inches from each corner and turning up the edges. If the box is to hold 2,496 in3, how big should the originial piece of cardboard be? Width= Number Length= Number

An open-topped box is constructed from a rectangula piece piece of cardboard that is twice as long as it is wide by removing a square of size 2 inches from each corner and turning up the edges. If the box is to hold 2,496 in3, how big should the originial piece of cardboard be? Width= Number Length= Number

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

Problem 31E: Mary Frances has a rectangular garden plot that encloses an area of 48 yd2. If 28 yd of fencing are...

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