Volume of Prisms and Pyramids

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

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V = l × w × h (where l = length, w = width, h = height)

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the formula for the volume of a pyramid?

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V = (1/3) × B × h (where B = area of the base, h = height)

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.3

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What does the term 'base' refer to in the context of volume?

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The base is the bottom surface of a three-dimensional shape, which can be a rectangle, triangle, or other polygon.

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CCSS.6.G.A.4

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How do you calculate the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length × width.

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CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

CCSS.4.MD.A.3

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How do you calculate the area of a triangle?

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Area = (1/2) × base × height.

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

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What is the volume of a prism with a base area of 20 cm² and a height of 10 cm?

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V = B × h = 20 cm² × 10 cm = 200 cm³.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What is the volume of a pyramid with a base area of 30 m² and a height of 9 m?

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V = (1/3) × B × h = (1/3) × 30 m² × 9 m = 90 m³.

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CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.3

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What is the difference between a prism and a pyramid?

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A prism has two parallel bases and rectangular sides, while a pyramid has one base and triangular sides that meet at a point.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is the volume of a triangular prism with a base area of 15 ft² and a height of 8 ft?

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V = B × h = 15 ft² × 8 ft = 120 ft³.

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CCSS.7.G.B.6

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What does 'h' represent in the volume formulas?

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The height of the shape, measured perpendicular to the base.

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CCSS.8.G.C.9

CCSS.HSG.GMD.A.3