To find the inequality expressing the possible area of the base, we first need to determine the volume of the rectangular prism sandbox. The volume of a rectangular prism is given by the formula V = lwh, where l is the length, w is the width, and h is the height.
Given that the height is ½ ft and the volume is at least 42 ft³, we can write the inequality:
V ≥ 42
Substitute the formula for volume:
lwh ≥ 42
Since the height is given as ½ ft, we need to solve for the area of the base, which is lw:
lw ≥ 42 / h
lw ≥ 42 / 0.5
lw ≥ 84
Therefore, the inequality expressing the possible area of the base, b, of the sandbox is:
b ≥ 84
A sandbox in the shape of a rectangular prism is ½ ft. high and needs to contain at least 42 ft.³ of sand. How would you write an inequality to express the possible area of the base, b, of the sandbox? ___ b
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