Question

The length, width, and height of a rectangular prism is a, (a - 10), and (a + 10), respectively.

Which statement best describes (a - 10)?
A.
The length of the rectangular prism is 10 units less than the width.
B. The height of the rectangular prism is 10 units more than the length.
C. The width of the rectangular prism is 10 units less than the height.
D.
The width of the rectangular prism is 10 units less than the length.

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Answer 2

Length = a

Width = (a - 10)

Height = (a + 10)

(a - 10) means that the width is 10 units less than the length of the rectangular prism.

The correct answer is D. The width of the rectangular prism is 10 units less than the length.

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