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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A box in the shape of a rectangular prism has a volume of 96 cubic feet. The box has a length of (x + 8) feet, a width of x feet, and a height of (x - 2) feet. Find the dimensions of the box.

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Multiply the three expressions in x, and set equal to 96. Then solve the cubic equation for x.

Directrix (directrix):

That gives: x*(x+8)*(x-2) = 96

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