A box without a lid is constructed from a 30 inch by 30 inch piece of cardboard by cutting x in. squares from each corner and folding up the sides.
a) Determine the volume of the box as a function of the variable x.

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A box without a lid is constructed from a 30 inch by 30 inch piece of cardboard by cutting  x in. squares from each corner and folding up the sides. 
a) Determine the volume of the box as a function of the variable  x.

tkhunny · Answer

Did you draw a picture?  Did you get a piece of cardboard and cut out he corners?

Let's see your exploration.

anonymous · Answer

is a picture necessary or would i be able to set this up as an equation?

tkhunny · Answer

It is of no consequence one way or the other.  Please use whatever concept gets you to where you need to go.