SOLUTION: Surface area is the same as volume. Solve for x. A 3-d rectangular box has the following measures: length= 11 inches width= 3 inches height=x Please help me set up. I know

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Question 1047992: Surface area is the same as volume. Solve for x.
A 3-d rectangular box has the following measures:
length= 11 inches
width= 3 inches
height=x
Please help me set up. I know volume formula is LxWxH

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
.
Surface area is the same as volume
lwx= 2lw + 2lx + 2wx
Substitute L = 11" and w = 3" and
Solve for x (in inches)
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