Problema Solution
A 3in thick slice is cut off the top of a cube, resulting in a rectangular box that has volume 118 in^3. Find the side length of the original cube. Round your answer to two decimal places.
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let x be side length
A 3in thick slice is cut off the top of a cube, resulting in a rectangular box that has volume 118 in^3.
(x-3)^3= 118
x=7.90inch