SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular prism is twice its width. The height of the prism is five feet longer than the width. If the volume of the prism is 792 cubic feet, what is its length?

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Question 251154: The length of a rectangular prism is twice its width. The height of the prism is five feet longer than the width. If the volume of the prism is 792 cubic feet, what is its length?
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Here is your equation:
792 = (2x)(x)(x + 5)
Once you find x, multiply the value of x by 2.