SOLUTION: A closed box with a square base of side x inches is to hold 125 cubic inches. Write the surface area S of the box as a function of x.

Question 1196522: A closed box with a square base of side x inches is to hold 125 cubic inches. Write the surface area S of the box as a function of x.
Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ikleyn(52778) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Surface area is the lateral area PLUS doubled base area 2x^2. Lateral area is the perimeter of the base 4x multiplied by the height , i.e. = square inches. Therefore, the total surface area of the closed box is + square inches. ANSWER

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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
dimensions x by x by y;
volume,

Surface Area

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