Question 1 Solve the equation that models the volume of the shipping box, 8(n + 2)(n + 4) = 1,144. If
you get two solutions, are they both reasonable?

n = -15 and n = 9. n = -15 is not reasonable because you can't have negative boxes or negative units of measurement.

Step-by-step explanation:

8(n + 2)(n + 4) = 1,144

(n + 2)(n + 4) = 143

n^2 + 2n + 4n + 8 = 143

n^2 + 6n - 135 = 0

(n + 15)(n - 9) = 0

n + 15 = 0

n = -15

n - 9 = 0

n = 9

I got two solutions: n = -15 and n = 9. Only one is reasonable because you cannot have a negative number of boxes or negative weight.

Hope this helps!

a and c

for infinitely many solutions we require both left and right sides to be equal

distribute and simplify

a

14 - 8x = 20 - 8x - 6 = 14 - 8x ← both sides equal so infinite solutions

b

6x - 54 = 6x - 54 + x = 7x - 54 ← not equal

c

4x + 16 = 4x + 10 + 6 = 4x + 16 ← both sides equal so infinite solutions

d

5x - 40 + 10 = 5x + 10

5x - 30 = 5x + 10 ← not equal