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A rectangular bow has volume 280 in^3. Its dimensions are 4 in * (n+2) in * (n+5) in. Find n. Use formula V=lwh. PLEASE HELP, THIS IS REALLY STRESSING ME OUT.

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It's all right there in front of you.

-- The formula for volume is

Volume = (one dimension) x (another dimension) x (the last dimension)

-- The dimensions are (4), (n + 2), and (n + 5).

-- The volume is 280 .

Just multiply the 3 dimensions together, then say " = 280 ",
and solve the equation you have for 'n' .

Hint:

(4) x (n + 2) x (n + 5) =

(4) x (n² + 7n + 10) =

4n² + 28n + 40 = 280

Take it from there. Find 'n' .


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