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Lisa glued two pieces of wood together to make the letter L in her art class. She plans to paint all sides of it purple, including the base. The longer piece of wood has dimensions of 2 inches by 2 inches by 6 inches. The shorter piece of wood has dimensions of 3 inches by 2 inches by 2 inches. How many square inches of purple paint will Lisa use to paint her letter L?

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e.mccormick · Answer

Well, what you need to find is the exposed surface area.  Do you know why I say exposed?

anonymous · Answer

yes

e.mccormick · Answer

OK, so what issue are you having in finding the exposed surface area?

anonymous · Answer

https://app107.studyisland.com/pics/70352no2.png

anonymous · Answer

every time i do the math it turns out wrong

e.mccormick · Answer

Well, what math are you using?

anonymous · Answer

area

e.mccormick · Answer

I mean show me the numbers and how you are multiplying and adding.

anonymous · Answer

ok hang on

anonymous · Answer

Oi just got it! thx for your help anyways tho :)

e.mccormick · Answer

Were you forgetting to subtract where the one end covered part of one side?

2x2, 2 ends
2x6, 4 sides

2x2, 2 ends
2x3, 4 sides

But, one of the ends and an area the same as one end are where things are glued, so:

2x2, -2 ends

2x2x2 + 2x6x4 + 2x3x4