A piece of paper cut into the shape shown can be folded into a cube with a side length \(l\).

  1. Assuming that the shape can be cut from the piece of paper, what is the minimum area of a piece of paper that can be used to make a cube with side length \(l\)?


  2. Graphically represent all areas of paper that could be used to make a cube with side length \(l\).



  3. Select a point from the solution region and explain why it is a solution.