Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1 is the same for both 1. and 2., so we will show it just once.
Step 1. Read the problem. Draw the figure and
label it with the given information.
.
1.
Step 2. Identify what you are looking for. the volume of the rectangular solid
Step 3. Name. Choose a variable to represent it. Let
V
= volume
Step 4. Translate.
Write the appropriate formula.
Substitute.
V
=
L
W
H
V
=
14
⋅
9
⋅
17
Step 5. Solve the equation.
V
=
2
,
142
Step 6. Check
We leave it to you to check your calculations.
Step 7. Answer the question. The surface area is
1,034
square
