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Example 6.15 from Elementary Algebra, 6.1 Add and Subtract Polynomials
The polynomial gives the cost, in dollars, of producing a rectangular container whose top and bottom are squares with side x feet and sides of height y feet. Find the cost of producing a box with feet and feet.
Work it out on paper first. Then open the solution one step at a time, and stop as soon as you can finish on your own.
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| The cost of producing the box is $456. |
The book's Try It right after this example: same idea, new numbers. Only the answer is given.
The polynomial gives the cost, in dollars, of producing a rectangular container whose top and bottom are squares with side x feet and sides of height y feet. Find the cost of producing a box with feet and feet.
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