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 16 inches by 13 inches, what size square must be cut if the volume of the box is to be 216 cubic inches? 

A. 12 in. by 12 in.
B. 9 in. by 9 in.
C. 2 in. by 2 in.
D. 1 in. by 1 in.


Answer: C

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Domain: (-?, ?), Range: (0, ?)
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Domain: (-?, ?), Range: 
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C. (10, 28)
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