2. you want to make a fish tank in the shape of a rectangular solid that can hold 26,250 cubic centimeters of water. if the length is to be 50 centimeters and the height is to be 35 cm, then
a. how wide is the tank?
b. how many square centimeters of glass are needed to construct the tank?

let m = monomial

let t = trinomial

so, m times t = t.

monomial times a trinomial = another trinomial.

the given 6 = w/p is equivalent to 6p = w, where w is the total area of the walls and p is the area covered by a single can of paint.

knowing that 6 cans of paint will be needed, 6p = w becomes 6(6) = w = 36.   this tells us that the total area to be painted is 36 square units.

48+y= ?

the y is the variable and the ? could also be a variable  

i'm guessing it might be 40.