SOLUTION: The length of the prism is 1 foot greater than its width, and its height is 2 feet less than its width. Find the dimensions of the prism formed by the bricks, given that its volume

Question 790110: The length of the prism is 1 foot greater than its width, and its height is 2 feet less than its width. Find the dimensions of the prism formed by the bricks, given that its volume is 40 cubic feet.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is a repeat question. (x2)
w = width
w(w + 1)(w - 2) = 40
factors of 40: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 40
Pick 3 factors of 40 that multiply to 40: 2, 4, 5.
width = w = 4 ft
length = w + 1 = 5 ft
height = w - 2 = 2 ft
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