Ra J.
asked • 07/05/17Distributive property
The prism below has a surface area of 2,312 square inches. Using the distributive property and your prior knowledge of surface area of a rectangular prism, write an equation to find the value of x.
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Peter G. answered • 07/07/17
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If it is a rectangular prism, it must have 4 surfaces, except the top surfaces. Supposed one surface is x, then 4 x=2,312, solve the equation, x=578.
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