For a given box, the height measures 3m. If the length of the rectangular base is 2m greater than the width of the base and the lateral area L is 96 m2, find the dimensions (in meters) of the box. 1. Length 2. Width

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For a given box, the height measures 3m. If the length of the rectangular base is 2m greater than the width of the base and the lateral area L is 96 m2, find the dimensions (in meters) of the box.
1. Length
2. Width
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