Real math help.
How Do You Find the Surface Area of a Cylinder Using a Net?
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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!
Background Tutorials
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Quadrilateral Definitions
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What is a Rectangle?
A rectangle is one of the many fundamental shapes you'll see in math. Rectangles have special properties that can be very useful in helping you solve a problem. This tutorial introduces you to rectangles and explains their interesting qualities!
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Circle Definitions
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What is a Circle?
Circles are a fundamental part of math! In this tutorial, you'll be introduced to circles and see the different parts of a circle such as the diameter, radius, and chord. Check out this tutorial to learn about circles!
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Circumference
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What is Circumference?
The circumference of a circle is the distance around that circle. But what is the formula to find the circumference? In this tutorial, you'll learn the formulas for the circumference of a circle. Take a look!
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Definitions of Three-Dimensional Figures
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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!
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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!
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Identifying Three-Dimensional Figures
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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!
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Further Exploration
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Surface Area
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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.
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