Solve the problem.A box with an open top is formed by cutting squares out of the corners of a rectangular piece of cardboard and then folding up the sides. If x represents the length of the side of the square cut from each corner, and if the original piece of cardboard is 17 inches by 12 inches, what size square must be cut if the volume of the box is to be 198 cubic inches? 
A. 5 in. by 5 in. square
B. 11 in. by 11 in. square
C. 3 in. by 3 in. square
D. 6 in. by 6 in. square
Answer: C
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A. (x +12)(x + 3) B. 3x(x +12) C. (x2 + 12x) + (3x + 36) D. 12x(x + 3)
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Find a formula for the nth term of the sequence.The sequence 0, 
, 0, 
, 0, . . . (alternating 0's and 
's)
A. an = 
B. an = 
C. an = 
D. an = 
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Solve the logarithmic equation. Be sure to reject any value that is not in the domain of the original logarithmic expressions. Give the exact answer.log35(x - 2) = 1 - log35x
A. {-7} B. {5} C. {-5} D. {7}
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Write as a decimal number rounded as indicated.
; Round to the nearest thousandth.
A. 0.868 B. 0.667 C. 0.864 D. 0.867
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