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Why is the value of x limited to 0 in. < x < 4.25 in.?

Why is the value of x limited to 0 in. < x < 4.25 in.?-example-1

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Answer:

Lengths can't be negative

Explanation:

Dimensions of the base are:

(8.5-2x) × (11 - 2x)

Since length cannot be negative:

x > 0

8.5 - 2x > 0

2x < 8.5

x < 4.25

11 - 2x > 0

x < 5.5

The set of values of x which satisfies all is:

0 < x < 4.24

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