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document.write( ": <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 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. </SPAN>\n" );
document.write( "</I><HR><TABLE width=100%><TR><TD><B><A HREF=http://www.algebra.com/>Algebra.Com's</A> Answer #161309 by </B><A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=checkley77><B>checkley77(12844)</B></A><img src=\"/images/stars/stars-13.gif\" alt=\"\" >&nbsp;<A HREF=/tutors/aboutme.mpl?userid=checkley77><IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/aboutme-small.gif BORDER=0 alt=\"About Me\" VALIGN=MIDDLE></A>&nbsp;<IMG SRC=http://www.algebra.com/images/nopicture.jpg><BR>You can <A HREF=\"/cgi-bin/embed-solution.mpl?show=1&solution=161309\">put this solution on YOUR website!</A><BR><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> 12-2*2=12-4=8 in for the sides of the bottom.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "8*8=64 in^2 area of the bottom.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2 in. is the height.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "64*2=128 in^3 is the volume of the box.<BR>\n" );
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