Let's solve each problem step by step using the formulas for
volume and
surface area of a cube.
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🔷 Cube Formulas:
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Volume (V) = $ s^3 $, where $ s $ is the edge length.
-
Surface Area (SA) = $ 6s^2 $
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##
✔ Problem 1a:
> The surface area of this cube is 96 square units. What is its edge length?
We are given:
- Surface Area = 96
Use the formula:
$$
SA = 6s^2
$$
$$
96 = 6s^2
$$
Divide both sides by 6:
$$
s^2 = \frac{96}{6} = 16
$$
Take the square root:
$$
s = \sqrt{16} = 4
$$
✔ Answer: Edge length = 4 units
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✔ Problem 1b:
> The volume of this cube is 27 cubic units. What is its surface area?
Given:
- Volume = 27
Use:
$$
V = s^3
\Rightarrow 27 = s^3
\Rightarrow s = \sqrt[3]{27} = 3
$$
Now find surface area:
$$
SA = 6s^2 = 6(3)^2 = 6 \times 9 = 54
$$
✔ Answer: Surface Area = 54 square units
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##
✔ Problem 2a:
> The volume of this cube is 27 cubic units. What is its edge length?
Same as 1b:
$$
s^3 = 27 \Rightarrow s = \sqrt[3]{27} = 3
$$
✔ Answer: Edge length = 3 units
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✔ Problem 2b:
> The volume of this cube is 1 cubic unit. What is its surface area?
Given:
- Volume = 1 → $ s^3 = 1 $ → $ s = \sqrt[3]{1} = 1 $
Now compute surface area:
$$
SA = 6s^2 = 6(1)^2 = 6
$$
✔ Answer: Surface Area = 6 square units
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📝 Final Answers:
| Problem | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1a | Edge length =
4 units |
| 1b | Surface area =
54 square units |
| 2a | Edge length =
3 units |
| 2b | Surface area =
6 square units |
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