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 79862: 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 checkley75(3666) About Me  (Show Source):
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(X^2+5X+6)(X+5)
(X+3)(X+2)(X+5) THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BOTTOM IS EITHER (X+3) OR (X+2).
SO THE BOTTOM AREA IS EITHER:
(X+5)(X+3)=X^2+8X+15 OR (X+5)(X+2)=X^2+7X+10. TAKE YOUR PICK.