Surface Area of prisms and cylinders

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What does 'P' stand for in the surface area formulas?

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Perimeter of the Base

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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Which formula can be used to find the surface area of a prism?

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SA = Ph + 2B

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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How do you calculate the surface area of a cylinder?

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SA = 2πrh + 2πr²

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

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SA = 2lw + 2lh + 2wh

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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If a cylinder has a radius of 3 in. and a height of 5 in., what is its surface area?

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SA = 2π(3)(5) + 2π(3)² = 54π in²

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What is the relationship between surface area and volume in prisms?

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Surface area measures the total area of the surface, while volume measures the space inside the prism.

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How do you find the base area (B) of a rectangular prism?

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B = length × width

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the surface area of a cube with a side length of 4 in.?

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SA = 6s² = 6(4)² = 96 in²

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

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What is the significance of the height (h) in the surface area formulas?

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Height is used to calculate the lateral area of prisms and cylinders.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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How do you calculate the lateral surface area (LSA) of a prism?

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LSA = Perimeter of the base (P) × Height (h)

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CCSS.7.G.B.6