Surface Area of Prisms and Pyramids

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What is surface area?

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The sum of all the areas of all the shapes that cover the surface of the object.

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What 3D solid does this net create? (Triangular Prism)

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Triangular Prism

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Find the total surface area of the prism: 88 square inches

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88 square inches

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What 3D solid does this net create? (Rectangular Prism)

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Rectangular Prism

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How do you find the AREA of a TRIANGLE?

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Base x Height divided by 2

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What is a prism?

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A solid shape with two identical ends and flat sides.

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What is a pyramid?

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A solid shape with a polygon base and triangular sides that meet at a point.

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

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Add the areas of all six faces.

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

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SA = (Base Area + Lateral Area) x 2

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What is lateral area in the context of prisms?

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The area of the sides of the prism, excluding the bases.