Finding surface area using nets

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What is surface area?

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Surface area is the total area that the surface of a three-dimensional object occupies.

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How do you find the surface area of a rectangular prism?

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To find the surface area of a rectangular prism, use the formula: SA = 2(lw + lh + wh), where l is length, w is width, and h is height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the formula for the surface area of a cube?

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The surface area of a cube is given by the formula: SA = 6s², where s is the length of a side.

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

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How do you calculate the surface area of a square pyramid?

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The surface area of a square pyramid is calculated using the formula: SA = s² + 2(s * l), where s is the length of the base and l is the slant height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is a net in geometry?

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A net is a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional figure that can be folded to form the figure.

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

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How do you find the surface area of a triangular prism?

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To find the surface area of a triangular prism, use the formula: SA = bh + (perimeter of base * height), where b is the base area and h is the height of the prism.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the surface area of a cylinder?

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The surface area of a cylinder is calculated using the formula: SA = 2πr² + 2πrh, where r is the radius and h is the height.

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What is the difference between lateral surface area and total surface area?

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Lateral surface area refers to the area of the sides of a 3D shape, while total surface area includes the area of the bases as well.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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How do you find the surface area of a triangular pyramid?

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The surface area of a triangular pyramid is calculated using the formula: SA = (base area) + (1/2 * perimeter of base * slant height).

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the importance of units in surface area calculations?

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Units are important in surface area calculations to ensure that the measurements are consistent and the final answer is in the correct unit of area (e.g., square inches, square centimeters).

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CCSS.6.G.A.4