The volume of a rectangular prism is b^3 + 8b^2 + 19b + 12 cubic units, and its height is b + 3 units.

The area of the base of the rectangular prism is__________ square units.

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The volume of a rectangular prism is b^3 + 8b^2 + 19b + 12 cubic units, and its height is b + 3 units.

The area of the base of the rectangular prism is__________  square units.

mynameisnemo · Answer

I cannot guarantee that I am right on this but I can try

atomicreaper · Answer

Well lets see what you got.

mynameisnemo · Answer

whats the formula for volume my friend?

atomicreaper · Answer

volume = length × width × height

mynameisnemo · Answer

so if that equation is the volume, put in standard form and you'll have the equation for the volume

atomicreaper · Answer

How do I get it to standard form??

mynameisnemo · Answer

okay, combine all of the like terms

atomicreaper · Answer

Aren't they all down as far as they can go? They all have different exponents so you cant combine can you?

mynameisnemo · Answer

you're right, I read it 3b instead of b^3.... hm

atomicreaper · Answer

So now what lmao?

mynameisnemo · Answer

..... call on the man who made the problem..... satan.

atomicreaper · Answer

I could call someone who definitely could help? I mean if you think I should?

atomicreaper · Answer

Well I didnt have to. She just showed up lmao

xmissalycatx · Answer

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