Analyze Triangular Prisms to Find Surface Area

This lesson covers the analysis of triangular prisms by examining congruent triangular faces. Key terms such as congruent and parallel are defined. The lesson clarifies misconceptions about prism bases, emphasizing that bases are not always on the bottom. Different types of triangular prisms, including those with equilateral, isosceles, and scalene bases, are explored. The lesson concludes with an analysis of the rectangular faces of these prisms, highlighting how their sizes vary based on the type of triangular base.

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