Question:
A block of wood was dipped into a pail of paint. The block was then cut into 3 identical cubes along the lines as shown below and taken apart. The total painted area of the 3 cubes was 686 cm². Find the edge of each cube.

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A block of wood was dipped into a pail of paint. The block was then cut into 3 identical cubes along the lines as shown below and taken apart. The total painted area of the 3 cubes was 686 cm². Find the edge of each cube.