Surface Area Definitions and Formulas

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  How Do You Find the Slant Height of a Cone?

  Trying to find the slant height of a cone? Use the height of the cone and the radius of the base to form a right triangle. Then, use the Pythagorean theorem to find the slant height. Watch this tutorial to see this process step-by-step!

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  What is the Formula for the Surface Area of a Prism?

  To find the lateral and surface areas of a prism, it’s important to know their formulas. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about each of these formulas and see them used in an example. Check it out!

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  What is the Formula for the Surface Area of a Cylinder?

  To find the lateral and surface areas of a cylinder, it’s important to know their formulas. In this tutorial, you’ll learn about each of these formulas and see them used in an example. Check it out!

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  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! You’ll see how to use a cylinder with the same dimensions to find the formula for the surface area of a sphere!