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| − | On a cube, there are <math> 12 </math> edges, <math> 8 </math> corners, and <math> 6 </math> faces. Adding them up gets <math> 12+8+6= \boxed{\mathrm{(E)}\ | + | On a cube, there are <math> 12 </math> edges, <math> 8 </math> corners, and <math> 6 </math> faces. Adding them up gets <math> 12+8+6= \boxed{\mathrm{(E)}\ 2} </math>. |
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Revision as of 15:40, 19 August 2024
Problem 1
Jamie counted the number of edges of a cube, Jimmy counted the numbers of corners, and Judy counted the number of faces. They then added the three numbers. What was the resulting sum?
Solution
On a cube, there are 
edges, 
corners, and 
faces. Adding them up gets 
.
See Also
| 2003 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 2 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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