Length of the edge

Find the length of the edge of a cube with a cm² surface and a volume in cm³ expressed by the same number.

Correct answer:

a =  6 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

$$\begin{gathered} S=V \\ 6a^2=a^3 \\ {a}^3=6a^2 \\ a=6\text{ cm} \end{gathered}$$

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