SOLUTION: Please help me solve this problem: A closed box is to be constructed with square ends. The surface area of the box is 1000 square inches. Express its volume as a function of the le

Question 896548: Please help me solve this problem: A closed box is to be constructed with square ends. The surface area of the box is 1000 square inches. Express its volume as a function of the length of its end.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39614) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
h for how tall the box.
x for each side of the top or bottom for the square part.

A for total surface area; A=1000.

, both x and h are unknown.

, V is unknown.

You could then substitute for given A and further simplify.
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