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.