How would I find the length and width of the rectangle?

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How would I find the length and width of the rectangle?
A box with no top is to be constructed from a piece of cardboard whose length
measures 5 inches more than its width. The box is formed by cutting squares that
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Transcribed Image Text:A box with no top is to be constructed from a piece of cardboard whose length measures 5 inches more than its width. The box is formed by cutting squares that measure 2 inches on each side from the four corners and then folding up the sides. w+5 W If the volume of the box will be 12 in°, what are the dimensions of the piece of 12 cardboard? The width of the cardboard rectangle is inches. at ss bra cess ption ols Enter your answer in the answer box and then click Check Answer. 1 part remaining Clear All Check Answer MacBook PrO 80 DII DD F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 @ #3 24 2 3 6 7 8. 9. W Y U A S D F G J K R
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