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Use the formula SA=6s^2 , where SA is the surface area and s is the edge length of the cube, to solve this problem. Gavan must paint a cube-shaped box. The edge length of the box is 2 1/2 feet. What is the surface area of the box?

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(-1, 1) (0, -6)
y1-y2
--------
2
x1-x2
--------
2
-1-0 1- -6
-------- --------
2 2
-1 -5
---- + -----
2 2

-6
---- = -3
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