A solid rectangular block has a rectangular base of dimensions $x$ cm by $2y$ cm and a height of

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A solid rectangular block has a rectangular base of dimensions $x$ cm by $2y$ cm and a height of $3y \text{ cm}$. The total surface area of the rectangular block is $120$ cm$^2$ and the total length of the $12$ edges is $60$ cm. Find the possible values of $x$ and $y$.

Accepted Answer

$x = 9.43, y = 1.11$; $x = 0.838, y = 2.83$

Polynomials, Cubic Equations and Partial Fractions - Linear and Non-Linear Simultaneous Equations

Polynomials, Cubic Equations and Partial Fractions - Linear and Non-Linear Simultaneous Equations

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