A tool box has a volume of x3 + 8x2 + 11x – 20 cm3 and the height is x + 5 cm. Find the polynomial that would represent the area of the bottom of the tool box? Explain your reasoning.

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anonymous · Answer

$v=x^3+8x^2+11x-20$
$h=x+5$
volume = length x width x height
area = length x width
You are looking for the area, so substitute:
volume = area x height
and solve for area.

anonymous · Answer

thanks

anonymous · Answer

Your welcome. Let me know if you want to check your answer.