Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
Tara has a shoebox that is 4 inches tall and 6 inches wide. She puts a square block inside that is 4 inches per side. How many square inches of the box are left uncovered?

### Response:
The block takes up 4^2=<<4*4=16>>16 square inches.
The box is 4*6=<<4*6=24>>24 square inches.
The difference is 24-16=<<24-16=8>>8 square inches.
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