Question 328037
Let x = height
2x= width
x+4 = length


LWH=Volume
x(2x)(x+4)=48
2x^2(x+4)=48


Divide both sides by 2, either now or later.  Now is better I think:
x^2(x+4)=24


In order to keep it simple, I would use trial and error, guessing that maybe x=2 would work.  It does!!!  2^2(2+4)=24.


x=2 in  height
2x=4 in  width
x+4=6 in  length


Total volume = 2*4*6=48 cubic inches


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