SOLUTION: A rectangular box has sides with lengths X, X+1, and X+2. If the volume of the box is 1,716 cubic inches, find the dimensions of the box

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Question 764489: A rectangular box has sides with lengths X, X+1, and X+2. If the volume of the box is 1,716 cubic inches, find the dimensions of the box
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A rectangular box has sides with lengths X, X+1, and X+2. If the volume of the box is 1,716 cubic inches, find the dimensions of the box
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root%283%2C1716%29 = ~12, the middle number
--> 11 by 12 by 13