document.write( "Question 852425: What is the total and lateral surface area of a material whose volume is 54 cubic in. Assume that the length and width are of the same measurement and that the height is twice the length \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #513574 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! What is the total and lateral surface area of a material whose volume is 54 cubic in. \n" ); document.write( " Assume that the length and width are of the same measurement and that the height is twice the length \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Let x = the side, then the dimensions and volume are: \n" ); document.write( "x * x * 2x = 2x^3 \n" ); document.write( "2x^3 = 54 \n" ); document.write( "divide by 2 \n" ); document.write( "x^3 = 27 \n" ); document.write( "find the cube root of 27 \n" ); document.write( "x = 3 in one side, height = 6 \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Find the find the surface area of all six sides \n" ); document.write( "S.A. = 4(3*6) + 2(3^2) \n" ); document.write( "S.A. = 4(18) + 2(9) \n" ); document.write( "S.A. = 72 + 18 \n" ); document.write( "S.A. = 90 sq/in \n" ); document.write( " |