Math Problem Statement
you construct an open box with a square base (see figure) from 189 square inches of material. The height of the box is 3 inches.
A rectangular prism has a square base and the top face removed. The length is labeled x, the width is labeled x and the height is labeled 3 in. What are the dimensions of the box in inches? (Hint: The surface area is S = x2 + 4xh.)
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Quadratic Equations
Geometry
Formulas
Surface area formula: S = x^2 + 4xh
Quadratic equation formula: ax^2 + bx + c = 0
Theorems
Quadratic formula: x = (-b ± √(b^2 - 4ac)) / 2a
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10
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