25/2
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12.5
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X = 56 + 106
162 = x
Because the radius is 56, and the line outside of SU is 106, so add the two values then you’ll have x
Correct so far. Finish up.
.. (x +3)(x)(x -1) = 1170
.. x^3 +2x^2 -3x -1170 = 0 . . . . . . one sign change ⇒ one positive real solution
This is a cubic equation with one positive real solution. There are several possible approaches to solving this. My favorite is to let a graphing calculator show me the solution.
You can also factor 1170 = 13*10*9, so x=10.
The width of the prism is 10 feet; the length is 13 feet; the height is 9 feet.
A)
Accurate = close to the 'true' value, and 9.998 is close to 10. Imagine a scale that has the zero point wrong as says 8.998, it would not be accurate, but still precise (several digits known)
Precise = several digits known. I would say to know it until grams is quite a good precision (the 9.998 has 4 digits)