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The figure below is a net for a right rectangular prism. Its surface area is 312 in2 andthe area of some of the faces are filled in below. Find the area of the missing faces,and the missing dimension.

The figure below is a net for a right rectangular prism. Its surface area is 312 in-example-1
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The area of each missing face = 24 in²

The length of each missing edge = 8 in

Step-by-step explanation

The total surface area of the figure is given as 312 in²

This means the sum of all the areas of the figure is 312 in²

So, if we add all the areas together and equate it to 312 in², we should obtain the value of A

36 + A + 96 + 36 + 96 + A = 312

2A + 264 = 312

2A = 312 - 264

2A = 48

Divide both sides by 2

(2A/2) = (48/2)

A = 24 in²

The area of a rectangle is given as the product of the length and width.

For the dimension of the part of the figure named A, the width is evident from the side lengths given as 3 in, so, we will find the length.

Area = (Length) (Width)

24 = (Length) (3)

Divide both sides by 3

(24/3) = Length

8 = Length

Length = 8 in

Hope this Helps!!!

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