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How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism Using a Net?

Finding the surface area of a prism can be a little tricky, but a net can make the problem a little easier. Make your job easier and see how to use a net to find the surface area of a prism.
How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Cylinder Using a Net?

Nets can come in real handy, especially when you're fishing. Nets can be even more useful when you're trying to find the surface area of a three-dimensional solid! Follow along to see how a net can help you find the surface area of a cylinder!
How Do You Find the Volume of a Cylinder?

The volume of a cylinder is the amount of space that will fit inside it. You can use the formula for the volume of a cylinder to find that amount! In this tutorial, see how to use that formula and the radius and height of the cylinder to find the volume. Check it out!
How Do You Find the Volume of a Rectangular Prism?

Finding the volume of a rectangular prism isn't so bad, especially if you already know the length, width, and height. In this tutorial, you'll see how to use that information and the formula for the volume of a rectangular prism to get the answer. Check it out!
How Do You Find the Volume of a Triangular Prism?

Finding the volume of a triangular prism isn't so bad, especially if you already know the length and height of the base and the height of the prism. In this tutorial, you'll see how to use that information and the formula for the volume of a triangular prism to get the answer. Take a look!
How Do You Find the Volume of a Composite Figure?

Composite figures are just a combination of simpler figures in disguise! In this tutorial, you'll see how to break down a composite figure into simpler figures. Then, see how to find the volume of each of those individual figures to find the volume of the entire composite figure. Watch the whole process in this tutorial!
How Do You Find the Volume of a Cone?

To find the volume of a cone, you need to plug in the measurement for the height of the cone and the radius of the base into the formula for the volume of a cone. Then simplify to get your answer. This tutorial shows you the entire process step-by-step!
How Do You Find the Volume of a Sphere?

Want to find the volume of a sphere? If you know the radius of the sphere, you can simply plug that value into the formula for the volume of a sphere and simplify! This tutorial shows you how!
How Do You Find the Volume of a Triangular Pyramid?

If you want to find the volume of a triangular pyramid, you'll need to know the length and height of the base and the height of the pyramid. Once you have those values, you can plug them into the formula for the volume of a triangular pyramid and simplify. Check out this tutorial to see this process!
How Do You Find the Volume of a Rectangular Pyramid?

To find the volume of a rectangular pyramid, you need to know the length and width of the base and the height of the pyramid. Then, take those values, plug them into the formula for the volume of a rectangular pyramid, and simplify to get your answer! Watch this tutorial to see how it's done!
How Do You Identify a Three-Dimensional Figure from a Net?

A net is a two-dimensional pattern of a three-dimensional solid. Did you know that there is some strategy involved in using a net to identify the three-dimensional solid it represents? In this tutorial, you'll see how to do just that! Check it out!
How Do You Find the Lateral and Surface Areas of a Rectangular Prism?

The lateral area of a three-dimensional solid is the area of all the lateral faces. In this tutorial, you'll see how to use the dimensions of a rectangular prism to find the lateral area. Take a look!
How Do You Find the Lateral and Surface Areas of a Triangular Prism?

Want to know how the find the lateral and surface areas of a triangular prism? Then check out this tutorial! You'll see how to apply each formula to the given information to find the lateral area and surface area. Take a look!
How Do You Find the Lateral and Surface Areas of a Cylinder?

Want to know how the find the lateral and surface areas of a cylinder? Then this tutorial was made for you! You'll see how to apply each formula to the given information to find the lateral area and surface area. Check it out!
How Do You Find the Lateral and Surface Areas of a Regular Pyramid?

Want to know how the find the lateral and surface areas of a regular pyramid? Then this tutorial was made for you! You'll see how to apply each formula to the given information to find the lateral area and surface area. Check it out!
How Do You Find the Lateral and Surface Areas of a Cone?

Want to know how the find the lateral and surface areas of a cone? Then check out this tutorial! You'll see how to apply each formula to the given information to find the lateral area and surface area. Take a look!
How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Sphere?

Trying to find the surface area of a sphere? Already know the radius? Then plug that value into the formula for the surface area of a sphere and solve to get the answer! This tutorial shows you how!
How Do You Find the Lateral and Surface Areas of a Cone if You Don't Know the Slant Height?

Want to find the lateral and surface areas of a cone? Don't have the slant height? No problem! This tutorial will show you how to use the Pythagorean theorem to find the slant height. Then, you'll see how to find the lateral area and surface area. Take a look!
What is a Prism?

The term prism is a cool name for a special kind of three-dimensional solid. This tutorial defines the term prism and shows you how to name a prism using the shape of its bases. Check it out!
What is a Pyramid?

You've probably seen pictures of Egyptian pyramids, or maybe you've even seen them in person! Those pyramids mostly have either triangular or rectangular bases, but did you know that there are other types of pyramids? In this tutorial, you'll see what a three-dimensional solid needs to be called a pyramid. You'll also see how to name these pyramids, so take a look!
What is a Solid?

Understanding solids is a building block for finding their lateral area, surface area, and volume. In this tutorial, you'll see examples of solids and learn their different parts. Take a look!
What is a Sphere?

Every played with a bouncy ball, a volleyball, a basketball, or a baseball? Those are all spheres! Check out this tutorial to see what defines a sphere and learn its different parts. Take a look!
What is a Cylinder?

Soda cans, coffee cans, and some candles are just a few examples of cylinders. In this tutorial, you'll see what defines a cylinder. You'll also see the different parts of a cylinder. Take a look!
What is a Cone?

Did you know that an ice cream cone is named for its shape? Many ice cream cones are actually cones! Check out this tutorial to see what defines a cone in math. You'll also see the different parts of a cone. Take a look!
What is a Net?

Ever wonder what a box would look like if you unfolded and flatted it? That new picture would be called a net! This tutorial introduces you to nets, a two-dimensional version of a three-dimensional solid. Check it out!
What is Volume?

When you fill a jar with marbles or fill a pool with water, you are taking up volume! In this tutorial, youâ€™ll be introduced to volume and learn what it really means. Take a look!
What is the Relationship Between the Surface Areas of Similar Solids?

If you have similar solids, there's a ratio that relates their surface areas. This tutorial uses similar prisms to help you find the ratio rule of the surface areas of any similar solids!
What is the Formula for the Volume of a Prism?

Trying to find the volume of a prism? Did you know that there's a formula to find that volume? In this tutorial, you'll learn about the formula for the volume of a prism. Check it out!
What is the Formula for the Volume of a Cylinder?

Did you know that you can use the formula for the area of a circle to find the formula for the volume of a cylinder? In this tutorial, you'll see how to do just that! Watch this tutorial to learn about the formula for the volume of a cylinder.
What is the Formula for the Volume of a Pyramid?

Looking for the formula for the volume of a pyramid? Then check out this tutorial! You'll learn about the formula for the volume of a pyramid and see how to use the formula in an example. Take a look!
What is the Formula for the Volume of a Cone?

Looking for the formula for the volume of a cone? Then check out this tutorial! You'll learn about the formula for the volume of a cone and see how to use the formula in an example. Take a look!
What is the Formula for the Volume of a Sphere?

Trying to find the formula for the volume of a sphere? Then check out this tutorial! You'll see how to use a cylinder with the same dimensions to find the formula for the volume of a sphere. Take a look!
What is the Formula for the Surface Area of a Prism?

To find the lateral and surface areas of a prism, itâ€™s important to know their formulas. In this tutorial, youâ€™ll learn about each of these formulas and see them used in an example. Check it out!
What is the Formula for the Surface Area of a Cylinder?

To find the lateral and surface areas of a cylinder, itâ€™s important to know their formulas. In this tutorial, youâ€™ll learn about each of these formulas and see them used in an example. Check it out!
What is the Formula for the Surface Area of a Sphere?

Looking for the formula for the surface area of a sphere? Then check out this tutorial! Youâ€™ll see how to use a cylinder with the same dimensions to find the formula for the surface area of a sphere!