A machine produces open boxes using square sheets of metal. The machine cuts equal-sized squares measuring 2 inches on a side from the corners and then shapes the metal into an open box by turning up the sides. If each box must have a voulume of 50 cubic inches, find the length and width of the open box.

The length and width of the open box are both ___ inches.

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A machine produces open boxes using square sheets of metal. The machine cuts equal-sized squares measuring 2 inches on a side from the corners and then shapes the metal into an open box by turning up the sides. If each box must have a voulume of 50 cubic inches, find the length and width of the open box. 

The length and width of the open box are both ___ inches.

agent47 · Answer

@Chlorophyll can finish this one.. i've had enough math for today..

anonymous · Answer

ok lol

anonymous · Answer

@Shi

anonymous · Answer

@Chlorophyll  where did u go

agent47 · Answer

anyway bye guys, it was fun, we will not enjoy some more math tomorrow..

anonymous · Answer

we will not? why is that

agent47 · Answer

because idk, i dont really enjoy math... i shld correct it to i will not enjoy some more math tomorrow

anonymous · Answer

U should be here I will be here :)

anonymous · Answer

@Shi u know how to work this one?

agent47 · Answer

ok ill work this out.. let me read it

anonymous · Answer

Your soo nice @Agent47  :)

agent47 · Answer

|dw:1347163361330:dw| you will have to cut the shaded areas..