The formula for finding the surface area of a cube is 6s2, where s is the length of each side of the square. Evaluate for s=10 to find the number of square centimeters (cm2) for the surface area of a cube with a side length of 10 cm.

Answer 1

To evaluate for s=10, substitute s=10 into the formula for the surface area of a cube:

Surface area = 6 * s^2

Surface area = 6 * 10^2

Surface area = 6 * 100

Surface area = 600

The surface area of a cube with a side length of 10 cm is 600 square centimeters.