Janine wants to paint just the sides of a cylindrical pottery vase that has a height of 45 cm and a
diameter of 14 cm. To the nearest whole number, find the number of square centimeters she will need
to paint. Explain the method you would use to find the lateral area.

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Janine wants to paint just the sides of a cylindrical pottery vase that has a height of 45 cm and a 
diameter of 14 cm. To the nearest whole number, find the number of square centimeters she will need 
to paint. Explain the method you would use to find the lateral area.

anonymous · Answer

@jim_thompson5910 @satellite73

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

If you take a look at this link here http://www.mathopenref.com/cylinderarea.html

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

You'll see that the lateral surface area is really the same as a rectangle. Think of a sheet of paper wrapped around the sides.

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

It will have dimensions of 2pi*r and h

the 2pi*r is the circumference of the circle (that makes up the base of the cylinder)