document.write( "Question 790110: The length of the prism is 1 foot greater than its width, and its height is 2 feet less than its width. Find the dimensions of the prism formed by the bricks, given that its volume is 40 cubic feet. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #804640 by CubeyThePenguin(3113)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! This is a repeat question. (x2)\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "w = width \n" ); document.write( "w(w + 1)(w - 2) = 40 \n" ); document.write( "factors of 40: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 40 \n" ); document.write( "Pick 3 factors of 40 that multiply to 40: 2, 4, 5. \n" ); document.write( "width = w = 4 ft \n" ); document.write( "length = w + 1 = 5 ft \n" ); document.write( "height = w - 2 = 2 ft \n" ); document.write( " |