Solve the problem.A square box with an open top is to be constructed from a rectangular piece of cardboard with side length 4 inches by cutting out equal squares of side length x at each corner and then folding up the sides. Write a completely factored polynomial whose values give the surface area of the box.

A. 4(2 + x)2
B. 4(2 - x)2
C. 8x(2 - x)
D. 8x(2 + x)


Answer: B

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