In Exercises 3–6, a geometric figure is given. Write the indicated formula, and using x as the variable, complete Steps 3–6 for each problem. (Refer to the steps in Exercise 1 as needed.)
The volume of this box is 192 cu. units. Find its length and width.
Formula for the volume of a rectangular
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Step 3: _________
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Step 5: length: ______ units;
width: ______units
Step 6: _______
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