What is the Formula for the Surface Area of a Prism?
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!
Keywords:
Formula
Lateral Area
Surface Area
Prism
Perimeter
P
Base
Lateral Area Plus Area of Bases
Congruent Bases
Background Tutorials
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Further Exploration
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