Problema Solution
A pair of Jordan sliders comes in a box that is (w+4) by (w) by (16-w). all dimensions must be greater than 5 inches. The box has a volume of 768 cubic inches. Find the length, width and height of the box.
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(w+4)*w*(16-w)=768
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w1 = 8 in
w2 = 12 in
For w = 8 in the rest of dimensions are 8 + 4 = 12 in and 16 - 8 = 8 in.
For w = 12 in the rest of the dimensions are 12 + 4 = 16 in and 16 - 12 = 4 in.
Since all dimensions must be greater that 5 in follows the dimensions are 8 in, 12 in and 8 in.