Solve the System Graphically $2 \mathrm {~cm}$ Are Cut from the Corners of the Sheet, and the Area

question 154

Multiple Choice

Solve the system graphically.
-A rectangular metal sheet has an area of 150 square centimeters. Four squares with sides $2 \mathrm {~cm}$ are cut from the corners of the sheet, and the edges are bent upward to form an open box with a volume of 132 cubic centimeters. Find the dimensions of the box.

• A) Length \(= 15 \mathrm {~cm}\); width \(= 10 \mathrm {~cm}\); height \(= 2 \mathrm {~cm}\)
• B) Length \(= 13 \mathrm {~cm}\); width \(= 8 \mathrm {~cm}\); height \(= 2 \mathrm {~cm}\)
• C) Length \(= 11 \mathrm {~cm}\); width \(= 2 \mathrm {~cm}\); height \(= 6 \mathrm {~cm}\)
• D) Length \(= 11 \mathrm {~cm}\); width \(= 6 \mathrm {~cm}\); height \(= 2 \mathrm {~cm}\)

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