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How do i solve for surface area

User Jmgoyesc
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Find the area of two sides (Length*Height)*2 sides.

Find the area of adjacent sides (Width*Height)*2 sides.

Find the area of ends (Length*Width)*2 ends.
Add the three areas together to find the surface area.

Example: The surface area of a rectangular prism 5 cm long, 3 cm.
User Liong
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Answer:

First fine the area of the two sides length and height

Explanation:

2lw+2lh+2wh

That right this is like height length and width

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