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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The surface area of a rectangular prism is 38 in.² and its lateral area is 20 in.² The area of a base of the prism is _____ in.². 4 8 9 12

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@brusmack

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@pooja195

OpenStudy (anonymous):

surface area - lateral area = area of base and top

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i subtracted and got 18

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the top and bottom are the same so just divide it by 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so divide 18/2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i got 9

OpenStudy (anonymous):

correct

OpenStudy (anonymous):

please help me with 2 more questions :)

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