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Each of the three dimensions of a cube with a volume of y^3 cubic centimeters is decreased by a whole number of centimeters. If the new volume is y^3 - 13y^2 + 54y - 72 cubic centimeters and the new width is y - 6 centimeters, then what are the new length and height?
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Answer by Nate(3500) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6|.....1.....-13.....54.....-72
.........1......-7......12......0
y^2 - 7y + 12
your length and height: (y - 4)(y - 3)