Volume of Triangular Prisms

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What is the formula for the volume of a triangular prism?

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Volume = (Base Area × Height)

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TEKS.MATH.7.9A

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What is a triangular prism?

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A three-dimensional shape with two triangular bases and three rectangular faces.

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TEKS.MATH.1.6E

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How do you find the area of a triangle?

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Area = (Base × Height) / 2

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TEKS.MATH.6.8D

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What units are used to measure volume?

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Cubic units, such as cm³, m³, or ft³.

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TEKS.MATH.5.6A

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If a triangular prism has a base area of 15 cm² and a height of 5 cm, what is its volume?

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Volume = 15 cm² × 5 cm = 75 cm³.

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TEKS.MATH.7.9A

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What is the height of a triangular prism?

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The perpendicular distance between the two triangular bases.

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TEKS.MATH.1.6E

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How does changing the height of a triangular prism affect its volume?

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Increasing the height increases the volume, while decreasing the height decreases the volume.

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TEKS.MATH.7.9A

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What is the volume of a triangular prism with a base area of 10 cm² and a height of 8 cm?

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Volume = 10 cm² × 8 cm = 80 cm³.

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TEKS.MATH.7.9A

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

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The volume is directly proportional to the base area; if the base area increases, the volume increases.

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TEKS.MATH.7.9A

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If a triangular prism has a volume of 120 cm³ and a base area of 15 cm², what is its height?

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Height = Volume / Base Area = 120 cm³ / 15 cm² = 8 cm.

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TEKS.MATH.7.9A