Real math help.
What is the Formula for the Surface Area of a Prism?
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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!
Background Tutorials
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Perimeter, Circumference, and Area
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How Do You Find the Perimeter of a Rectangle?
Finding the perimeter of a rectangle is as easy as adding up all its side lengths! This tutorial takes you through the steps needed to find the perimeter of a rectangle.
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Triangles
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How Do You Find the Perimeter of a Shape?
Ever had someone come up to you on the street, hand you a shape, and ask you to find the perimeter of that shape? Watch this tutorial, and next time that happens you'll be ready!
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Quadrilaterals
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How Do You Find the Area of a Rectangle?
To find the area of a rectangle, multiply the length times the width! This tutorial will show you how to find the area of a rectangle. Check it out!
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Solid Figures
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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!
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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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Further Exploration
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Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders
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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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