SOLUTION: Hey there,I need help finding the width of a rectangular prism. formula:{{{2B+Ph}}} QUESTION:The surfacearea of a rectangular-prism shaped toolbox is {{{5050cm^2}}}. Its is 50cm

Question 436753: Hey there,I need help finding the width of a rectangular prism.
formula:
QUESTION:The surfacearea of a rectangular-prism shaped toolbox is . Its is 50cm long and 17cm high.What is the width of the box?
WHAT IV'E TRIED:
: 2x50xW + 2x50 +2x17=.
....I was lost from there :( ..........PLEASE HELP!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
SA = 2(L*W + L*H + W*H)
5050 = 2(50*17 + 17W + 50W)
5050 = 2(850 + 67W)
134W = 3350
W = 25 cm
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