SOLUTION: the question says "an open rectangular tank with a square base of side x metres and with a volume of 8m�" how do i show that the surface area of the tank is x� + 32

Question 673225: the question says "an open rectangular tank with a square base of side x metres and with a volume of 8m�"
how do i show that the surface area of the tank is
x� + 32
x
(thats meant to say say 32 over x but i cant get it to go as a fraction)

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,



an open rectangular tank with a square base of side x metres and with a volume of 8m�" 

V =   h = 

This is an "Open tank"  where length and width are x:

S = 

 S = 

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