An open box is to be constructed from a square piece of sheet metal by removing a square of side 4 feet from each corner and turning up the edges. If the box is to hold 324 cubic feet, what should be the dimensions of the sheet metal? What is the length of a side of the square piece of sheet metal? feet

An open box is to be constructed from a square piece of sheet metal by removing a square of side 4 feet from each corner and turning up the edges. If the box is to hold 324 cubic feet, what should be the dimensions of the sheet metal? What is the length of a side of the square piece of sheet metal? feet

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

Problem 31E: Mary Frances has a rectangular garden plot that encloses an area of 48 yd2. If 28 yd of fencing are...

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