Question

How do I find the surface area of a triangular prism?

Answer 1

@hartnn

Answer 2

got picture?

Answer 3

well no, I'm trying to understand the formula. It doesn't make sense to me.

Answer 4

a triangular prism, is just 4 triangular faces stacked up to each other at the edges

so if you get the are of each triangular face, then sum all 4 up, you'd get the area of the prism

Answer 5

what about the 3 rectangles ??

Answer 6

SA = bh +P(of base)l

Answer 7

sa = surface area.

Answer 8

wait, I'll upload pictures to make it easier.

Answer 9

same, you'd get the area of each rectangle, and then sum all 3 up

Answer 10

bleh never mind I understand now, thank you.

Answer 11

yw