For a given box, the height measures 6 m. If the length of the rectangular base is 2 m greater than the width of the base and the lateral area L is 96 m2, find the dimensions (in meters) of the box. length width

For a given box, the height measures 6 m. If the length of the rectangular base is 2 m greater than the width of the base and the lateral area L is 96 m2, find the dimensions (in meters) of the box. length width

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.3: Cylinders And Cones

Problem 36E: For a right circular cone, the slant height has a measure equal to twice that of the radius length...

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base and the lateral area L is 96 m2, find the dimensions (in meters) of the box.
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