Surface Area and Volume of Prisms

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What is the formula for the volume of a prism?

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The volume of a prism is calculated using the formula: Volume = Base Area × Height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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

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To find the base area of a triangular prism, use the formula: Base Area = (1/2) × base × height of the triangle.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the total surface area of a prism?

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The total surface area of a prism is the sum of the areas of all its faces.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is a triangular prism?

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

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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

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Surface Area = (Base Area × 2) + (Perimeter of Base × Height).

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What measurements are needed to find the volume of a triangular prism?

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You need the base area of the triangle and the height of the prism.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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If a triangular prism has a base area of 20 cm² and a height of 10 cm, what is its volume?

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Volume = Base Area × Height = 20 cm² × 10 cm = 200 cm³.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the difference between volume and surface area?

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Volume measures the space inside a 3D object, while surface area measures the total area of its outer surfaces.

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What is the formula for the surface area of a rectangular prism?

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Surface Area = 2(lw + lh + wh), where l = length, w = width, h = height.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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How do you round a number to the nearest whole number?

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To round a number, look at the digit to the right of the rounding place. If it's 5 or more, round up; if it's less than 5, round down.

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CCSS.3.NBT.A.1

CCSS.4.NBT.A.3