A rectangular prism has a volume of 2,730 cubic inches. The prism has a length of 15 inches and a height of 14 inches.
Which equation can you use to find the width of the prism, w?
15 x w x 14=2,730 or 2,730 x 15 x 14= w
What is the width of the prism?
Write your answer as a whole number or decimal. Do not round.
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The equation to use is 15 x w x 14 = 2,730. Solving for w, we get w = 2,730 / (15 x 14) = 13.8571... inches (exact answer). Rounding to the nearest tenth, the width of the prism is 13.9 inches.
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