SOLUTION: A machine produces open boxes using square sheets of metal measuring 12 inches on each side. The machine cuts wqual-sized squares whose sides measure 2 inches from each corner. The

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: A machine produces open boxes using square sheets of metal measuring 12 inches on each side. The machine cuts wqual-sized squares whose sides measure 2 inches from each corner. Then it shapes the metal into an open box by turning up the sides, Find the volume of the box. This question is from textbook

Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12-2*2=12-4=8 in for the sides of the bottom.
8*8=64 in^2 area of the bottom.
2 in. is the height.
64*2=128 in^3 is the volume of the box.

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