SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 4inches less than twice a number. The width is 8 inches less than the same number. The height is 4inches, find the dimensions of the rectangle of its v

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Question 1121741: The length of a rectangle is 4inches less than twice a number. The width is 8 inches less than the same number. The height is 4inches, find the dimensions of the rectangle of its volume is 1536 inches cubed.
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, josgarithmetic:
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Rectangles do not have volume.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it


Answer by josgarithmetic(39620)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rectangle has TWO dimensions. Your description of three dimensions is of a rectangular solid.
x, "a (unknown) number"


Simplify and solve.

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