The initial height of the candle is 14.8 inches.
The cubic equation formed is L^3 - 52L +144 = 0. Dimensions: Length = 4 inches, Width = 2 inches, Height = 3 inches. To determine this, let L be the length, W the width, and H the height. The box volume is 24 cubic inches, and its total surface area is 52 sq. inches. Setting W = L/2 leads to Volume = L * W * H, thus substituting W gives us the equation 0.5L^2 * H = 24 resulting in H = 48/L^2. The surface area equation simplifies to (L*W) + (L+H) + (W+H) = 26. Introducing W = 0.5L yields 0.5L^2 + 1.5LH = 26. Substituting H into this gives 0.5L^2 + 72/L = 26. Multiplying throughout by L to eliminate denominators yields 0.5L^3 - 26L + 72 = 0. After multiplying through by 2: L^3 - 52L +144 = 0. Testing L=4 confirms a factor, thus Length (L) = 4 inches, and subsequently, W and H calculate to 2 inches and 3 inches respectively.
Conclusion:
Please refer to the explanation provided.
Detailed explanation:
Starting with these facts:
Total revenue = $250
Fee charged = $70 per car
Tips received = $50
Equation 1 representing the above:
(Fee per car × number of cars) + tips = total revenue
Let the number of cars be c.
Thus, we have:
$70c + $50 = $250
Part B:
Total revenue = $250
Fee charged = $75 per car
Tips received = $35
Supplies cost per car washed = $5
Equation 2:
(Fee per car × number of cars) + tips - (supplies cost × number of cars) = total revenue
$75c + $35 - $5c = $250
$70c + $35 = $250
Part C:
Equation 1 does not factor in costs associated with washing the car, while equation 2 does incorporate costs, which are deducted from the amount charged per car. Additionally, tips in equation 1 total $50 compared to a $35 fee in equation 2.
By solving the equation -x+8+3x=x-6, we rearrange it to 2x+8=x-6. This leads to the simplification 2x-x=-6-8, yielding x=-14. The correct answer is letter B.
