A machine produces open boxes using square sheets of metal. The figure illustrates that the machine cuts​ equal-sized squares measuring 2 inches on a side from the corners and then shapes the metal into an open box by turning up the sides. If each box must have a volume of 288 cubic​ inches, find the length and width of the open box. 1. The length and width of the open box are both

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A machine produces open boxes using square sheets of metal. The figure illustrates that the machine cuts​ equal-sized squares measuring
2 inches on a side from the corners and then shapes the metal into an open box by turning up the sides. If each box must have a volume of
288 cubic​ inches, find the length and width of the open box.
1. The length and width of the open box are both 
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