A rectangular piece of metal is 5 in longer than it is wide. Squares with sides 1 in long are cut from the four corners and the flaps are folded upward to form an open box. If the volume of the box is 500 in3​, what were the original dimensions of the piece of​ metal?

After the experience with great britain having a monarchy, the united states realized that everyone needed to have a voice in the government. the fact that americans had no voice was the main reason for the war. thus, they created a democracy, where the people voted for their representatives and the government ruled with the consent of the people.