1. draw a diagram to illustrate the situation2. write expressions that represent the width, length, and height of the box An Open BoxA rectangular board is 6 in longer than its width.An open box was made by cutting 3 in. squares at eachcorner and folding the sides.

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An Open Box A rectangular board is 6 in longer than its width. An open box was made by cutting 3 in. squares at each corner and folding the sides.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

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2. write expressions that represent the width, length, and height of the box

An Open Box
A rectangular board is 6 in longer than its width.
An open box was made by cutting 3 in. squares at each
corner and folding the sides.

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