Find the base edge of a square prism that has a volume of 1568 inches cubed and a height of 8 inches.?

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2007-07-30 13:51:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

V = b^2 x h therefore
V/h = b^2 Substitute
1568/8 = b^2
196 = b^2
b = 14

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2007-07-30 13:56:13 · answer #1 · answered by jemhasb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Volume = B * H

B = s^2

Volume = s^2 * H

1568 = s^2 * 8

s^2 = 196

s = 14in

2007-07-30 20:59:31 · answer #2 · answered by 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

14 inches

2007-07-30 20:53:44 · answer #3 · answered by fatpandalold 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋