SOLUTION: I have a piece of cardboard that is twice as long as it is wide. If I cut a
2
-inch by
2
-inch square from each corner and fold up the resulting flaps, I get a box with a vol
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Question 1127016: I have a piece of cardboard that is twice as long as it is wide. If I cut a
2
-inch by
2
-inch square from each corner and fold up the resulting flaps, I get a box with a volume of
32
cubic inches. What are the dimensions of the cardboard.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Cardboard Dimensions, 2x for length and x for width;
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