SOLUTION: The total area of a cube is 216 cm2. Find the length of an edge.

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Question 1201738: The total area of a cube is 216 cm2. Find the length of an edge.
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The total area of a cube is 216 cm2. Find the length of an edge.
Total area = 6 l^2 l =length of side/edge
6l^2 =216
l^2 = 216/6 = 36
l^2 = 36
l =6 cm