Solve the problem.A square box with an open top is to be constructed from a rectangular piece of cardboard with side length 34 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 volume of the box.
A. 4x(17 - x)2
B. 4x(8.5 - x)(8.5 + x)
C. 4x(17 - x)(17 + x)
D. 4x(8.5 - x)2
Answer: A
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