Answer:
The original length was 41 inches and the original width was 16 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
Let
x ----> the original length of the piece of metal
y ----> the original width of the piece of metal
we know that
When squares with sides 5 in long are cut from the four corners and the flaps are folded upward to form an open box
The dimensions of the box are

The volume of the box is equal to


so

simplify
-----> equation A
Remember that
The piece of metal is 25 in longer than it is wide
so
----> equation B
substitute equation B in equation A

solve for y

Solve the quadratic equation by graphing
using a graphing tool
The solution is y=16
see the attached figure
Find the value of x

therefore
The original length was 41 inches and the original width was 16 inches
Surface Area of the figure is 1208 square centimeters
a=20
b=13
c=12
d=5
e=8
Top face:
A1=a×e=20×8
ae=160
Bottom face:
A2(a+2d)×e=(20+2×5)×8=(20+10)×8=30×8
(a+2d)e=240
Front face:
Rectangle
a×c=20×12=240
Triangle:
12c×d=12×12×5=6×5=30
A3Rectangle +2 triangles
240+2×30=240+60=300
(a+d)c=300
Slant face:
A4=b×e=13×8=104
be=104
Total surface area
A=A1+A2+2(A3+A4)
A1=160
A2=240
A3=300
A4=104
Thus,
A=160+240+2(300+104)
A=400+2(404)
A=400+808=1208
Surface Area of the figure is 1208 square centimeters
Answer:
10 m
Step-by-step explanation:
A square has all equal side lengths. If that is the case, the we have 4 sides that equal each other:
x + x + x + x = 40 m
4x = 40m
x = 10m
So each side is 10 m long.