SOLUTION: 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. The

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: 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. This question is from textbook

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12-2*2=12-4=8 in for the sides of the bottom.
8*8=64 in^2 area of the bottom.
2 in. is the height.
64*2=128 in^3 is the volume of the box.