Find the surface area and volume of the triangular prism shown in the diagram. The unlabeled point is F(0,0,1) Outline your steps to explain the process you used

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Find the surface area and volume of the triangular prism shown in the diagram.  The unlabeled point is F(0,0,1)  Outline your steps to explain the process you used

katherinkoon · Answer

can you show the diagram

thesmartone · Answer

@theson15 It would be helpful if you could provide the diagram that was given to you! :)

rockycatsrule · Answer

volume of a prism: V = (area of the base) * (height) 

for your diagram: the base is a triangle: Area = (1/2)(8)(6) = 24 

the height is 5 units 

the volume of the prism: V = (24) * (5) = 120 units^3 

qed

anonymous · Answer

Please attach a diagram so that I can help. :)

thesmartone · Answer

@theson15 Hello there, please attach the figure/diagram!

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