SOLUTION: if a cube with a 2-in side length is sliced in half what is the surface area of the two pieces

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Question 440531: if a cube with a 2-in side length is sliced in half what is the surface area of the two pieces
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The SA before slicing is 6s^2 = 24 sq inches
Assuming the slice is made normal to the surfaces, slicing it exposes 2 additional surfaces, each with an area of 4 sq in
--> 32 sq inches after