How do you find the surface area of a right triangular prism?

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How do you find the surface area of a right triangular prism?

Can you give me the formula please? Thanks!!! I really appreciate it!

2007-02-18 05:35:53 · 2 answers · asked by Dee 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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General formula for surface area is SA = 2B + Ph
Since the base is a triangle 1/2bh

so formula 2(1/2bh)+Ph Where P is perimeter, h is height (distance between bases)

2007-02-18 05:41:37 · answer #1 · answered by leo 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋

Base times lateral height times 2 plus Base squared.

2*B*l+B^2

Hopes this helps.

2007-02-18 05:41:20 · answer #2 · answered by Saudukargeneral 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋