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A rectangular piece of metal is 5 inches longer than a number, x. The width is 3 inches less than x. Squares with sides 2-inches long are cut from each of the four corners and the flaps are folded upward to form an open box. If the volume of the box is 40 inches cubed, what does x equal? *
What is the original length of the rectangular piece of metal in inches? Answer with a number, no units. *
What is the original width of the rectangular piece of metal in inches? Answer with a number, no units.