Question

Find the lateral area of the prism.

Answer 1

Let's say each side of that pentagon was x inches long
There are 5 sides, so the perimeter is 5x
We know the perimeter is given to be 20
This means 5x = 20 solves to x = 4 when we divide both sides by 5
Each side of the pentagon is 4 inches

Once you know each side of the pentagon, you can find each rectangular area
Area of rectangle = base*height = length*width

After you know each lateral face area, you add up the individual areas to get the overall lateral surface area

Answer 2

Let me know what you get for the answer so I can check it. Or if you're stuck somewhere, then please let me know.

Answer 3

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Let me know what you get for the answer so I can check it. Or if you're stuck somewhere, then please let me know.
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ok thank you

Answer 4

Sure thing