Find the surface area of 4 identical cubes with a side of 8 inches
To find the surface area of one cube, we use the formula:
Surface Area = 6 * (side)^2
Given that each cube has a side of 8 inches, the surface area of one cube is:
Surface Area = 6 * (8)^2
Surface Area = 6 * 64
Surface Area = 384 square inches
Since there are 4 identical cubes, the total surface area of all 4 cubes is:
Total Surface Area = 4 * 384
Total Surface Area = 1536 square inches
Therefore, the total surface area of 4 identical cubes with a side of 8 inches is 1536 square inches.