If  a cardboard box (rectangular prism) with a  top, a bottom, and 4 sides is W ft wide, L ft long, and  H ft tall, then what is the surface area of  this box?  Find a formula for the surface area in terms of  W, L,  and H. Explain clearly why your formula is valid

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 If  a cardboard box (rectangular prism) with a 
top, a bottom, and 4 sides is W ft wide, L ft long, and 
H ft tall, then what is the surface area of  this box? 
Find a formula for the surface area in terms of  W, L, 
and H. Explain clearly why your formula is valid

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