Math Problem Statement
Find the total surface area of the all solid shown below.
Solution
The solid shown in the image is a triangular prism with dimensions provided for its triangular face and rectangular sides.
Steps to find the total surface area:
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Surface Area Formula for a Triangular Prism:
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Area of the triangular base: The triangle has base = 6 units, and height = 4 units (as indicated by the right triangle in the diagram).
= \frac{1}{2} \times 6 \times 4 = 12 \text{ square units.}$$ -
Area of the three rectangular faces: The three rectangles correspond to the sides of the prism.
- First rectangle: square units
- Second rectangle: square units
- Third rectangle: square units
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Total Surface Area Calculation:
= 24 + 42 + 35 + 28 = 129 \text{ square units.}$$
Thus, the total surface area of the triangular prism is 129 square units.
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Relative Questions:
- What is the surface area of a rectangular prism?
- How does the surface area of a cylinder compare to that of a prism?
- What is the volume of this triangular prism?
- Can you calculate the lateral surface area of the prism?
- How would the surface area change if the dimensions of the triangle were doubled?
Tip:
For any prism, the total surface area includes both the base areas and the lateral faces. Always double-check the shape and dimensions to ensure correct surface area calculation!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Surface Area
Prisms
Formulas
Total Surface Area of a Triangular Prism = 2 × Area of triangular base + Area of three rectangular faces
Area of triangle = (1/2) × base × height
Area of rectangle = length × width
Theorems
Basic geometry of triangles and rectangles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8