Problema Solution
a box of crackers has a volume of 96 cubic inches. the box has a height of x, a width of (x-6) inches, and a length of (x-2) inches. find the dimensions of the box
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the volume V = width*length*height that and e also know that V = 96 in^3
96 = (x - 6)(x - 2)x
by solving we find
x = 8
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the height is 8 inches.
the width is 8 - 6 = 2 inches.
the length is 8 - 2 = 6 inches.