A crate has a width of 8 feet. The areas of all 6 sides of the crate total 42ft2. Express the height h of the crate in terms of the length x. Simplify your answer.

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A crate has a width of 8 feet. The areas of all 6 sides of the crate total 42ft2. Express the height h of the crate in terms of the length x. Simplify your answer.

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