The problem states that a box has a length of $(x+5)$ cm, a width of $x$ cm, and a height of 30 cm. The volume of the box is 4500 cm$^3$. We need to find the value of $x$.

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2025/4/25

1. Problem Description

The problem states that a box has a length of (x+5)(x+5) cm, a width of xx cm, and a height of 30 cm. The volume of the box is 4500 cm3^3. We need to find the value of xx.

2. Solution Steps

The volume of a box (rectangular prism) is given by the formula:
Volume=length×width×heightVolume = length \times width \times height
We are given:
Length = (x+5)(x+5) cm
Width = xx cm
Height = 30 cm
Volume = 4500 cm3^3
Plugging these values into the formula:
4500=(x+5)(x)(30)4500 = (x+5)(x)(30)
Divide both sides by 30:
450030=(x+5)(x)\frac{4500}{30} = (x+5)(x)
150=x2+5x150 = x^2 + 5x
Rearrange the equation into a quadratic equation:
x2+5x150=0x^2 + 5x - 150 = 0
Now we need to solve for xx. We can factor the quadratic equation:
(x+15)(x10)=0(x + 15)(x - 10) = 0
So, the possible solutions for xx are:
x+15=0x=15x + 15 = 0 \Rightarrow x = -15
x10=0x=10x - 10 = 0 \Rightarrow x = 10
Since the width of the box cannot be negative, we discard the negative solution.
Therefore, x=10x = 10.

3. Final Answer

The value of xx is 10.

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