SOLUTION: A box has a volume of 7500 cm3 and a surface area of 2600cm2. what are the length, width, and height of the box?

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Question 33966: A box has a volume of 7500 cm3 and a surface area of 2600cm2. what are the length, width, and height of the box?
Found 2 solutions by fanism, xcentaur:
Answer by fanism(39) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
you have 3 variables, but according to your post, there could only generate 2 equations. are u misssing something?

Answer by xcentaur(357) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
let length be x cm,breadth be y cm,height be z cm


then volume=x*y*z=7500
then surface area=2(xy*yz*zx)=2600


We only get 2 equations,please check your question for any missing data or assumptions you are required to make,and post again
-xC