Difference between revisions of "2002 AIME II Problems/Problem 2"
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== Problem == | == Problem == | ||
− | Three vertices of a cube are <math>P=(7,12,10)</math>, <math>Q=(8,8,1)</math>, and <math>R=(11,3,9)</math>. What is the surface area of the cube? | + | Three [[vertex|vertices]] of a [[cube]] are <math>P=(7,12,10)</math>, <math>Q=(8,8,1)</math>, and <math>R=(11,3,9)</math>. What is the [[surface area]] of the cube? |
== Solution == | == Solution == |
Revision as of 07:47, 17 April 2008
Problem
Three vertices of a cube are , , and . What is the surface area of the cube?
Solution
So, PQR is an equilateral triangle. Let the side of the cube is .
So, , and hence the surface area=.