Set up an equation and solve.A rectangular piece of metal is 5in. longer than it is wide. Squares with sides of 4in. long are cut from the four corners, and the flaps are folded upward to form an open box. If the volume of the box is 200cubic inches, what were the dimensions of the piece of metal?

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Set up an equation and solve.A rectangular piece of metal is 5in. longer than it is wide. Squares with sides of 4in. long are cut from the four corners, and the flaps are folded upward to form an open box. If the volume of the box is 200cubic inches, what were the dimensions of the piece of metal?

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