SOLUTION: the width of a box is 2 unites less than its length and 5 units more than its height. Write a polynomial function in x, where x equals the width, that represents the volume of the
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Question 169283: the width of a box is 2 unites less than its length and 5 units more than its height. Write a polynomial function in x, where x equals the width, that represents the volume of the box. (note: x may need to be defined in the problem.)
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The width of the box is x
The length of the box is (x + 2)
The height of the box is (x - 5)
The volume of a rectangular solid is given by length X width X height, so for this box:
Multiplying:
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