a prism has a right triangle as its base with a hypotenuse that measures 5 meters and legs that measure 3meters and 4 meters. What is the surface area of the prism if the height of the prism is 6 meters

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anonymous · Answer

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simply calculate the areas... do you need further help?

anonymous · Answer

yes what is the surface area?

anonymous · Answer

the triangle is 1/2 b h,
and the rectangles are BxH
what did you get?

anonymous · Answer

i got 39

anonymous · Answer

it can't be that less, rite? with 5x6 + 3x6+4x6 + 1/2 x 3 x 4=?

anonymous · Answer

i got it its 78m^2 thank u sooo much

anonymous · Answer

lol you're welcome :)

sirm3d · Answer

@canejay7 i got 84 m^2. there are two bases for the prism.