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A cube net's outline is always 14 edges · 12 practice problems

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Variant 1 easy answer: 6 cm

A net of a cube has a perimeter of 84cm84 \text{cm}. The net is folded up to make the cube. Find the length of one edge of the cube.

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1 · Understandwhat's really being asked

A flat net that folds into a cube has an outline 84 cm long. We need the length of one edge of the finished cube.

Givens
  • The net's perimeter is 84 cm.
  • The net is six squares that fold into a cube.
  • Every square in the net has the same side, which is the cube's edge.
Unknowns
  • The length of one edge of the cube.
Constraints
  • Only the outer boundary counts; the fold lines inside do not.
2 · Planchoose the strategy

#1 Draw a Diagram · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Count how many square sides the outline is built from. Once that number is known, the perimeter is just that many equal pieces and a division finishes it.

3 · Execute2 carry out the plan

1Count the edges on the outline

#1 Draw a Diagram 3.MD.D.8
Trace the outside boundary of the net. Going all the way around, the outline is built from 14 square sides -- the fold lines inside are not part of it. Six squares have 24 sides in all, and folding glues five pairs together, hiding 10 of them: 24 - 10 = 14.
perimeter=14×one edge\text{perimeter} = 14 \times \text{one edge}
14 equal pieces make the outline.

2Share the perimeter equally

#7 Identify Subproblems 3.OA.A.3
All 14 border pieces are the same length, so one edge length is 84 cm split into 14 equal parts.
84÷14=684 \div 14 = 6
Each edge of the cube is 6 cm.
Answer: 6 cm
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?

Multiply back: 14 x 6 = 84 cm, which is the perimeter given.

Another way: The net's shape does not matter. Any net of a cube has an outline of 14 edges, because six squares always bring 24 sides and folding always hides ten of them.

Standardsmin grade 3
  • 3.MD.D.8 Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Reading the net's outline as a count of equal square sides.
  • 3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems — Dividing the perimeter into that many equal parts.
💡Takeaway. Folding hides the edges that get glued, so a cube's net always shows the same number of edges around the outside.
Variant 2 easy answer: 7 cm

A net of a cube has a perimeter of 98cm98 \text{cm}. The net is folded up to make the cube. Find the length of one edge of the cube.

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1 · Understandwhat's really being asked

A flat net that folds into a cube has an outline 98 cm long. We need the length of one edge of the finished cube.

Givens
  • The net's perimeter is 98 cm.
  • The net is six squares that fold into a cube.
  • Every square in the net has the same side, which is the cube's edge.
Unknowns
  • The length of one edge of the cube.
Constraints
  • Only the outer boundary counts; the fold lines inside do not.
2 · Planchoose the strategy

#1 Draw a Diagram · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Count how many square sides the outline is built from. Once that number is known, the perimeter is just that many equal pieces and a division finishes it.

3 · Execute2 carry out the plan

1Count the edges on the outline

#1 Draw a Diagram 3.MD.D.8
Trace the outside boundary of the net. Going all the way around, the outline is built from 14 square sides -- the fold lines inside are not part of it. Six squares have 24 sides in all, and folding glues five pairs together, hiding 10 of them: 24 - 10 = 14.
perimeter=14×one edge\text{perimeter} = 14 \times \text{one edge}
14 equal pieces make the outline.

2Share the perimeter equally

#7 Identify Subproblems 3.OA.A.3
All 14 border pieces are the same length, so one edge length is 98 cm split into 14 equal parts.
98÷14=798 \div 14 = 7
Each edge of the cube is 7 cm.
Answer: 7 cm
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?

Multiply back: 14 x 7 = 98 cm, which is the perimeter given.

Another way: The net's shape does not matter. Any net of a cube has an outline of 14 edges, because six squares always bring 24 sides and folding always hides ten of them.

Standardsmin grade 3
  • 3.MD.D.8 Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Reading the net's outline as a count of equal square sides.
  • 3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems — Dividing the perimeter into that many equal parts.
💡Takeaway. Folding hides the edges that get glued, so a cube's net always shows the same number of edges around the outside.
Variant 3 easy answer: 8 cm

A net of a cube has a perimeter of 112cm112 \text{cm}. The net is folded up to make the cube. Find the length of one edge of the cube.

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1 · Understandwhat's really being asked

A flat net that folds into a cube has an outline 112 cm long. We need the length of one edge of the finished cube.

Givens
  • The net's perimeter is 112 cm.
  • The net is six squares that fold into a cube.
  • Every square in the net has the same side, which is the cube's edge.
Unknowns
  • The length of one edge of the cube.
Constraints
  • Only the outer boundary counts; the fold lines inside do not.
2 · Planchoose the strategy

#1 Draw a Diagram · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Count how many square sides the outline is built from. Once that number is known, the perimeter is just that many equal pieces and a division finishes it.

3 · Execute2 carry out the plan

1Count the edges on the outline

#1 Draw a Diagram 3.MD.D.8
Trace the outside boundary of the net. Going all the way around, the outline is built from 14 square sides -- the fold lines inside are not part of it. Six squares have 24 sides in all, and folding glues five pairs together, hiding 10 of them: 24 - 10 = 14.
perimeter=14×one edge\text{perimeter} = 14 \times \text{one edge}
14 equal pieces make the outline.

2Share the perimeter equally

#7 Identify Subproblems 3.OA.A.3
All 14 border pieces are the same length, so one edge length is 112 cm split into 14 equal parts.
112÷14=8112 \div 14 = 8
Each edge of the cube is 8 cm.
Answer: 8 cm
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?

Multiply back: 14 x 8 = 112 cm, which is the perimeter given.

Another way: The net's shape does not matter. Any net of a cube has an outline of 14 edges, because six squares always bring 24 sides and folding always hides ten of them.

Standardsmin grade 3
  • 3.MD.D.8 Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Reading the net's outline as a count of equal square sides.
  • 3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems — Dividing the perimeter into that many equal parts.
💡Takeaway. Folding hides the edges that get glued, so a cube's net always shows the same number of edges around the outside.
Variant 4 easy answer: 9 cm

A net of a cube has a perimeter of 126cm126 \text{cm}. The net is folded up to make the cube. Find the length of one edge of the cube.

Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked

A flat net that folds into a cube has an outline 126 cm long. We need the length of one edge of the finished cube.

Givens
  • The net's perimeter is 126 cm.
  • The net is six squares that fold into a cube.
  • Every square in the net has the same side, which is the cube's edge.
Unknowns
  • The length of one edge of the cube.
Constraints
  • Only the outer boundary counts; the fold lines inside do not.
2 · Planchoose the strategy

#1 Draw a Diagram · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Count how many square sides the outline is built from. Once that number is known, the perimeter is just that many equal pieces and a division finishes it.

3 · Execute2 carry out the plan

1Count the edges on the outline

#1 Draw a Diagram 3.MD.D.8
Trace the outside boundary of the net. Going all the way around, the outline is built from 14 square sides -- the fold lines inside are not part of it. Six squares have 24 sides in all, and folding glues five pairs together, hiding 10 of them: 24 - 10 = 14.
perimeter=14×one edge\text{perimeter} = 14 \times \text{one edge}
14 equal pieces make the outline.

2Share the perimeter equally

#7 Identify Subproblems 3.OA.A.3
All 14 border pieces are the same length, so one edge length is 126 cm split into 14 equal parts.
126÷14=9126 \div 14 = 9
Each edge of the cube is 9 cm.
Answer: 9 cm
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?

Multiply back: 14 x 9 = 126 cm, which is the perimeter given.

Another way: The net's shape does not matter. Any net of a cube has an outline of 14 edges, because six squares always bring 24 sides and folding always hides ten of them.

Standardsmin grade 3
  • 3.MD.D.8 Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Reading the net's outline as a count of equal square sides.
  • 3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems — Dividing the perimeter into that many equal parts.
💡Takeaway. Folding hides the edges that get glued, so a cube's net always shows the same number of edges around the outside.
Variant 5 medium answer: 11 cm

A net of a cube has a perimeter of 154cm154 \text{cm}. The net is folded up to make the cube. Find the length of one edge of the cube.

Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked

A flat net that folds into a cube has an outline 154 cm long. We need the length of one edge of the finished cube.

Givens
  • The net's perimeter is 154 cm.
  • The net is six squares that fold into a cube.
  • Every square in the net has the same side, which is the cube's edge.
Unknowns
  • The length of one edge of the cube.
Constraints
  • Only the outer boundary counts; the fold lines inside do not.
2 · Planchoose the strategy

#1 Draw a Diagram · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Count how many square sides the outline is built from. Once that number is known, the perimeter is just that many equal pieces and a division finishes it.

3 · Execute2 carry out the plan

1Count the edges on the outline

#1 Draw a Diagram 3.MD.D.8
Trace the outside boundary of the net. Going all the way around, the outline is built from 14 square sides -- the fold lines inside are not part of it. Six squares have 24 sides in all, and folding glues five pairs together, hiding 10 of them: 24 - 10 = 14.
perimeter=14×one edge\text{perimeter} = 14 \times \text{one edge}
14 equal pieces make the outline.

2Share the perimeter equally

#7 Identify Subproblems 3.OA.A.3
All 14 border pieces are the same length, so one edge length is 154 cm split into 14 equal parts.
154÷14=11154 \div 14 = 11
Each edge of the cube is 11 cm.
Answer: 11 cm
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?

Multiply back: 14 x 11 = 154 cm, which is the perimeter given.

Another way: The net's shape does not matter. Any net of a cube has an outline of 14 edges, because six squares always bring 24 sides and folding always hides ten of them.

Standardsmin grade 3
  • 3.MD.D.8 Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Reading the net's outline as a count of equal square sides.
  • 3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems — Dividing the perimeter into that many equal parts.
💡Takeaway. Folding hides the edges that get glued, so a cube's net always shows the same number of edges around the outside.
Variant 6 medium answer: 12 cm

A net of a cube has a perimeter of 168cm168 \text{cm}. The net is folded up to make the cube. Find the length of one edge of the cube.

Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked

A flat net that folds into a cube has an outline 168 cm long. We need the length of one edge of the finished cube.

Givens
  • The net's perimeter is 168 cm.
  • The net is six squares that fold into a cube.
  • Every square in the net has the same side, which is the cube's edge.
Unknowns
  • The length of one edge of the cube.
Constraints
  • Only the outer boundary counts; the fold lines inside do not.
2 · Planchoose the strategy

#1 Draw a Diagram · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Count how many square sides the outline is built from. Once that number is known, the perimeter is just that many equal pieces and a division finishes it.

3 · Execute2 carry out the plan

1Count the edges on the outline

#1 Draw a Diagram 3.MD.D.8
Trace the outside boundary of the net. Going all the way around, the outline is built from 14 square sides -- the fold lines inside are not part of it. Six squares have 24 sides in all, and folding glues five pairs together, hiding 10 of them: 24 - 10 = 14.
perimeter=14×one edge\text{perimeter} = 14 \times \text{one edge}
14 equal pieces make the outline.

2Share the perimeter equally

#7 Identify Subproblems 3.OA.A.3
All 14 border pieces are the same length, so one edge length is 168 cm split into 14 equal parts.
168÷14=12168 \div 14 = 12
Each edge of the cube is 12 cm.
Answer: 12 cm
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?

Multiply back: 14 x 12 = 168 cm, which is the perimeter given.

Another way: The net's shape does not matter. Any net of a cube has an outline of 14 edges, because six squares always bring 24 sides and folding always hides ten of them.

Standardsmin grade 3
  • 3.MD.D.8 Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Reading the net's outline as a count of equal square sides.
  • 3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems — Dividing the perimeter into that many equal parts.
💡Takeaway. Folding hides the edges that get glued, so a cube's net always shows the same number of edges around the outside.
Variant 7 medium answer: 14 cm

A net of a cube has a perimeter of 196cm196 \text{cm}. The net is folded up to make the cube. Find the length of one edge of the cube.

Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked

A flat net that folds into a cube has an outline 196 cm long. We need the length of one edge of the finished cube.

Givens
  • The net's perimeter is 196 cm.
  • The net is six squares that fold into a cube.
  • Every square in the net has the same side, which is the cube's edge.
Unknowns
  • The length of one edge of the cube.
Constraints
  • Only the outer boundary counts; the fold lines inside do not.
2 · Planchoose the strategy

#1 Draw a Diagram · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Count how many square sides the outline is built from. Once that number is known, the perimeter is just that many equal pieces and a division finishes it.

3 · Execute2 carry out the plan

1Count the edges on the outline

#1 Draw a Diagram 3.MD.D.8
Trace the outside boundary of the net. Going all the way around, the outline is built from 14 square sides -- the fold lines inside are not part of it. Six squares have 24 sides in all, and folding glues five pairs together, hiding 10 of them: 24 - 10 = 14.
perimeter=14×one edge\text{perimeter} = 14 \times \text{one edge}
14 equal pieces make the outline.

2Share the perimeter equally

#7 Identify Subproblems 3.OA.A.3
All 14 border pieces are the same length, so one edge length is 196 cm split into 14 equal parts.
196÷14=14196 \div 14 = 14
Each edge of the cube is 14 cm.
Answer: 14 cm
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?

Multiply back: 14 x 14 = 196 cm, which is the perimeter given.

Another way: The net's shape does not matter. Any net of a cube has an outline of 14 edges, because six squares always bring 24 sides and folding always hides ten of them.

Standardsmin grade 3
  • 3.MD.D.8 Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Reading the net's outline as a count of equal square sides.
  • 3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems — Dividing the perimeter into that many equal parts.
💡Takeaway. Folding hides the edges that get glued, so a cube's net always shows the same number of edges around the outside.
Variant 8 medium answer: 15 cm

A net of a cube has a perimeter of 210cm210 \text{cm}. The net is folded up to make the cube. Find the length of one edge of the cube.

Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked

A flat net that folds into a cube has an outline 210 cm long. We need the length of one edge of the finished cube.

Givens
  • The net's perimeter is 210 cm.
  • The net is six squares that fold into a cube.
  • Every square in the net has the same side, which is the cube's edge.
Unknowns
  • The length of one edge of the cube.
Constraints
  • Only the outer boundary counts; the fold lines inside do not.
2 · Planchoose the strategy

#1 Draw a Diagram · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Count how many square sides the outline is built from. Once that number is known, the perimeter is just that many equal pieces and a division finishes it.

3 · Execute2 carry out the plan

1Count the edges on the outline

#1 Draw a Diagram 3.MD.D.8
Trace the outside boundary of the net. Going all the way around, the outline is built from 14 square sides -- the fold lines inside are not part of it. Six squares have 24 sides in all, and folding glues five pairs together, hiding 10 of them: 24 - 10 = 14.
perimeter=14×one edge\text{perimeter} = 14 \times \text{one edge}
14 equal pieces make the outline.

2Share the perimeter equally

#7 Identify Subproblems 3.OA.A.3
All 14 border pieces are the same length, so one edge length is 210 cm split into 14 equal parts.
210÷14=15210 \div 14 = 15
Each edge of the cube is 15 cm.
Answer: 15 cm
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?

Multiply back: 14 x 15 = 210 cm, which is the perimeter given.

Another way: The net's shape does not matter. Any net of a cube has an outline of 14 edges, because six squares always bring 24 sides and folding always hides ten of them.

Standardsmin grade 3
  • 3.MD.D.8 Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Reading the net's outline as a count of equal square sides.
  • 3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems — Dividing the perimeter into that many equal parts.
💡Takeaway. Folding hides the edges that get glued, so a cube's net always shows the same number of edges around the outside.
Variant 9 hard answer: 16 cm

A net of a cube has a perimeter of 224cm224 \text{cm}. The net is folded up to make the cube. Find the length of one edge of the cube.

Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked

A flat net that folds into a cube has an outline 224 cm long. We need the length of one edge of the finished cube.

Givens
  • The net's perimeter is 224 cm.
  • The net is six squares that fold into a cube.
  • Every square in the net has the same side, which is the cube's edge.
Unknowns
  • The length of one edge of the cube.
Constraints
  • Only the outer boundary counts; the fold lines inside do not.
2 · Planchoose the strategy

#1 Draw a Diagram · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Count how many square sides the outline is built from. Once that number is known, the perimeter is just that many equal pieces and a division finishes it.

3 · Execute2 carry out the plan

1Count the edges on the outline

#1 Draw a Diagram 3.MD.D.8
Trace the outside boundary of the net. Going all the way around, the outline is built from 14 square sides -- the fold lines inside are not part of it. Six squares have 24 sides in all, and folding glues five pairs together, hiding 10 of them: 24 - 10 = 14.
perimeter=14×one edge\text{perimeter} = 14 \times \text{one edge}
14 equal pieces make the outline.

2Share the perimeter equally

#7 Identify Subproblems 3.OA.A.3
All 14 border pieces are the same length, so one edge length is 224 cm split into 14 equal parts.
224÷14=16224 \div 14 = 16
Each edge of the cube is 16 cm.
Answer: 16 cm
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?

Multiply back: 14 x 16 = 224 cm, which is the perimeter given.

Another way: The net's shape does not matter. Any net of a cube has an outline of 14 edges, because six squares always bring 24 sides and folding always hides ten of them.

Standardsmin grade 3
  • 3.MD.D.8 Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Reading the net's outline as a count of equal square sides.
  • 3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems — Dividing the perimeter into that many equal parts.
💡Takeaway. Folding hides the edges that get glued, so a cube's net always shows the same number of edges around the outside.
Variant 10 hard answer: 19 cm

A net of a cube has a perimeter of 266cm266 \text{cm}. The net is folded up to make the cube. Find the length of one edge of the cube.

Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked

A flat net that folds into a cube has an outline 266 cm long. We need the length of one edge of the finished cube.

Givens
  • The net's perimeter is 266 cm.
  • The net is six squares that fold into a cube.
  • Every square in the net has the same side, which is the cube's edge.
Unknowns
  • The length of one edge of the cube.
Constraints
  • Only the outer boundary counts; the fold lines inside do not.
2 · Planchoose the strategy

#1 Draw a Diagram · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Count how many square sides the outline is built from. Once that number is known, the perimeter is just that many equal pieces and a division finishes it.

3 · Execute2 carry out the plan

1Count the edges on the outline

#1 Draw a Diagram 3.MD.D.8
Trace the outside boundary of the net. Going all the way around, the outline is built from 14 square sides -- the fold lines inside are not part of it. Six squares have 24 sides in all, and folding glues five pairs together, hiding 10 of them: 24 - 10 = 14.
perimeter=14×one edge\text{perimeter} = 14 \times \text{one edge}
14 equal pieces make the outline.

2Share the perimeter equally

#7 Identify Subproblems 3.OA.A.3
All 14 border pieces are the same length, so one edge length is 266 cm split into 14 equal parts.
266÷14=19266 \div 14 = 19
Each edge of the cube is 19 cm.
Answer: 19 cm
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?

Multiply back: 14 x 19 = 266 cm, which is the perimeter given.

Another way: The net's shape does not matter. Any net of a cube has an outline of 14 edges, because six squares always bring 24 sides and folding always hides ten of them.

Standardsmin grade 3
  • 3.MD.D.8 Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Reading the net's outline as a count of equal square sides.
  • 3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems — Dividing the perimeter into that many equal parts.
💡Takeaway. Folding hides the edges that get glued, so a cube's net always shows the same number of edges around the outside.
Variant 11 hard answer: 20 cm

A net of a cube has a perimeter of 280cm280 \text{cm}. The net is folded up to make the cube. Find the length of one edge of the cube.

Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked

A flat net that folds into a cube has an outline 280 cm long. We need the length of one edge of the finished cube.

Givens
  • The net's perimeter is 280 cm.
  • The net is six squares that fold into a cube.
  • Every square in the net has the same side, which is the cube's edge.
Unknowns
  • The length of one edge of the cube.
Constraints
  • Only the outer boundary counts; the fold lines inside do not.
2 · Planchoose the strategy

#1 Draw a Diagram · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Count how many square sides the outline is built from. Once that number is known, the perimeter is just that many equal pieces and a division finishes it.

3 · Execute2 carry out the plan

1Count the edges on the outline

#1 Draw a Diagram 3.MD.D.8
Trace the outside boundary of the net. Going all the way around, the outline is built from 14 square sides -- the fold lines inside are not part of it. Six squares have 24 sides in all, and folding glues five pairs together, hiding 10 of them: 24 - 10 = 14.
perimeter=14×one edge\text{perimeter} = 14 \times \text{one edge}
14 equal pieces make the outline.

2Share the perimeter equally

#7 Identify Subproblems 3.OA.A.3
All 14 border pieces are the same length, so one edge length is 280 cm split into 14 equal parts.
280÷14=20280 \div 14 = 20
Each edge of the cube is 20 cm.
Answer: 20 cm
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?

Multiply back: 14 x 20 = 280 cm, which is the perimeter given.

Another way: The net's shape does not matter. Any net of a cube has an outline of 14 edges, because six squares always bring 24 sides and folding always hides ten of them.

Standardsmin grade 3
  • 3.MD.D.8 Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Reading the net's outline as a count of equal square sides.
  • 3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems — Dividing the perimeter into that many equal parts.
💡Takeaway. Folding hides the edges that get glued, so a cube's net always shows the same number of edges around the outside.
Variant 12 hard answer: 25 cm

A net of a cube has a perimeter of 350cm350 \text{cm}. The net is folded up to make the cube. Find the length of one edge of the cube.

Show solution
1 · Understandwhat's really being asked

A flat net that folds into a cube has an outline 350 cm long. We need the length of one edge of the finished cube.

Givens
  • The net's perimeter is 350 cm.
  • The net is six squares that fold into a cube.
  • Every square in the net has the same side, which is the cube's edge.
Unknowns
  • The length of one edge of the cube.
Constraints
  • Only the outer boundary counts; the fold lines inside do not.
2 · Planchoose the strategy

#1 Draw a Diagram · also uses: #7 Identify Subproblems

Count how many square sides the outline is built from. Once that number is known, the perimeter is just that many equal pieces and a division finishes it.

3 · Execute2 carry out the plan

1Count the edges on the outline

#1 Draw a Diagram 3.MD.D.8
Trace the outside boundary of the net. Going all the way around, the outline is built from 14 square sides -- the fold lines inside are not part of it. Six squares have 24 sides in all, and folding glues five pairs together, hiding 10 of them: 24 - 10 = 14.
perimeter=14×one edge\text{perimeter} = 14 \times \text{one edge}
14 equal pieces make the outline.

2Share the perimeter equally

#7 Identify Subproblems 3.OA.A.3
All 14 border pieces are the same length, so one edge length is 350 cm split into 14 equal parts.
350÷14=25350 \div 14 = 25
Each edge of the cube is 25 cm.
Answer: 25 cm
4 · Reviewdoes it hold up?

Multiply back: 14 x 25 = 350 cm, which is the perimeter given.

Another way: The net's shape does not matter. Any net of a cube has an outline of 14 edges, because six squares always bring 24 sides and folding always hides ten of them.

Standardsmin grade 3
  • 3.MD.D.8 Solve real-world problems involving perimeters of polygons — Reading the net's outline as a count of equal square sides.
  • 3.OA.A.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems — Dividing the perimeter into that many equal parts.
💡Takeaway. Folding hides the edges that get glued, so a cube's net always shows the same number of edges around the outside.