standard_description: Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations of the form x^(2) = p and x^(3) = p, where p is a positive rational number. Evaluate square roots of small perfect squares and cube roots of small perfect cubes. Know that Ö2 is irrational.
problem_activity: A cube has
$$6$$
equal sides, each with an area of
$${s^2}$$
square units. The surface area of a cube is the total area of all six sides, and is represented by the formula
$$S=6{s^2}$$
.
Find the surface area of a cube with the side lengths below.
a.
$${s=3}$$
inches
b.
$${s=1.2}$$
cm
c.
$${s={2\over3}}$$
ft


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