SOLUTION: The volume of the box is represented by (x^2 + 5x + 6) (x+5). Find the polynomial that represents the area of the bottom of the box.

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Question 41854: The volume of the box is represented by (x^2 + 5x + 6) (x+5). Find the polynomial that represents the area of the bottom of the box.
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since x^2 + 5x + 6 factors into (x + 2)(x + 3), thus
any pair of factors of (x + 2)(x + 3)(x + 5) could represent
the area of the base...just multiply them to get the polynomial...