Question

Rectangular box has volume x 3 − 8 cubic
inches. If the height of the box is x − 2 inches,
what is the area of the base of the box, in square
inches? V=b*h

Answer 1

rectangular box has volume x^3 − 8 cubic
inches. If the height of the box is x − 2 inches,
what is the area of the base of the box, in square
inches?

Answer 2

\(x^3-8=b*(x-2)\)
you are going to solve for b
\(\dfrac{x^3-8}{x-2}=b\)
\(\dfrac{x^3}{x}=x^2 \\ \dfrac{-8}{-2}=4 \\ x^2+4 = b\)

Answer 3

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