Total Surface Area of Prisms
Calculate the total surface area of prisms by adding the lateral area to the areas of the two bases.

Calculate the total surface area of prisms by adding the lateral area to the areas of the two bases.
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10th Grade · Math · TEKS
7 lessons
Apply formulas for the surface area of prisms, pyramids, cones, cylinders, spheres, and composite solids.
apply the formulas for the total and lateral surface area of three-dimensional figures, including prisms, pyramids, cones, cylinders, spheres, and composite figures, to solve problems using appropriate units of measure; and
use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution;