The tent is in the shape of a triangular prism, with both ends covered, but with no bottom. It has a rectangular base with a width that is half its length. The tent must have a volume of $58.0 \mathrm{~m}^{3}$. Find the width of the tent that minimizes the surface area of the tent.

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The Answer of The tent is in the shape of a triangular prism, with both ends covered, but with no bottom. It has a rectangular base with a width that is half its length. The tent must have a volume of $58.0 \mathrm{~m}^{3}$. Find the width of the tent that minimizes the surface area of the tent.

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The Tent Is in the Shape of a Triangular Prism $58.0 \mathrm{~m}^{3}$