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Each of the three dimensions of a cube with sides of length s centimeters is decreased by a whole number of centimeters. The new volume in cubic centimeters is given by:

V(s) =s^3 - 13s^2+ 54s -72.

a) Find V(10).
b) If the new width is s - 6 centimeters, then what are the new length and height?
c) Find the volume when s =10 by multiplying the length, width, and height.

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