SOLUTION: The volume of a box with square base and a height of 12 inches is 768 in3. Find the length of one side of the base.

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Question 440029: The volume of a box with square base and a height of 12 inches is 768 in3. Find the length of one side of the base.
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: The volume of a box with square base and a height of 12 inches is 768 in3. Find the length of one side of the base.
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s^2 * 12 = 768
s^2 = 768%2F12
s^2 = 64
s = sqrt%2864%29
s = 8 inches on the base side