SOLUTION: The formula for a surface area of a cube is Sa= 6e^2. If the surface area of this cube is 6x^2-24x+24 what is the measure of one edge

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Question 996387: The formula for a surface area of a cube is Sa= 6e^2. If the surface area of this cube is 6x^2-24x+24 what is the measure of one edge
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The formula for a surface area of a cube is Sa= 6e^2. If the surface area of this cube is 6x^2-24x+24 what is the measure of one edge
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6e^2 = 6(x^2-4x+4)
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e^2 = x^2-4x+4
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e^2 = (x-2)^2
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edge = x-2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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