Lesson 10.1 Surface Area of Triangular Prisms

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What does P represent in the context of a triangular prism?

Back

P represents the Perimeter of the Base.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

Front

What does B represent in the context of a triangular prism?

Back

B represents the Area of the Base.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the formula for calculating the surface area of a triangular prism?

Back

Surface Area = (Base Area x 2) + (Perimeter x Height)

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

Front

How do you find the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 x base x height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

What is the height of a triangular prism?

Back

The height of a triangular prism is the perpendicular distance between the two triangular bases.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the difference between surface area and volume?

Back

Surface area measures the total area of the surface of a 3D object, while volume measures the amount of space inside the object.

Front

If the base of a triangular prism is an equilateral triangle with a side length of 6 cm, what is the perimeter?

Back

Perimeter = 3 x side length = 3 x 6 cm = 18 cm.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

Front

What is the relationship between the base area and the height of a prism?

Back

The base area is multiplied by the height to find the volume of the prism.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

Front

How do you calculate the perimeter of a triangular base?

Back

Add the lengths of all three sides of the triangle.

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CCSS.3.MD.D.8

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What units are used for measuring surface area?

Back

Surface area is measured in square units (e.g., cm², m²).