Calculating Surface Area of Prisms
Grade 8•45 minutes•CCSS.Math.Content.7.G.B.6 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area, volume and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes, and right prisms.
Learning Objective
I can solve real-world problems by calculating the surface area of various prisms.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the formula for calculating the area of a triangle? Provide an example using a triangle with a base of 8 inches and a height of 5 inches.
2. Describe the steps you would take to find the surface area of a rectangular prism. Include the formulas you would use for each face.
3. A triangular prism has a base triangle with a base of 10 cm and a height of 6 cm. If the length of the prism is 12 cm, calculate the surface area of the prism.
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How to Find the Surface Area of a Triangular Prism | Math with Mr. J
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