document.write( "Question 1158633: A rectangular box has an open top and square base. \r
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document.write( "Volume: 18 cu. in.\r
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document.write( "Outside surface: 33 sq. in.\r
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document.write( "Determine box dimensions.\r
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document.write( "Not sure how to solve. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #781587 by josgarithmetic(39620)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! height y \n" ); document.write( "bottom, x and x\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Most Important: Be able to form these two equations based on the description.\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "VOLUME, \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "SURFACE AREA, \n" ); document.write( "(done as, the \"outside surface\" includes the bottom of the box.)\r \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "You can decide what to do next. \n" ); document.write( "You now have two equations in the two unknown variables. Solve the system! \n" ); document.write( " |