Morgan is trying to complete the square. What number should she put in the blank?
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Answer:
228.4cm²
Step-by-step explanation:
Find the diagram attached
Total surface area of the prism = Ph + 2B
P is the perimeter of the base (triangle)
h is the height of the prism
B is Base area
P = 5cm + 5cm + 4cm
P = 14cm
h = 15cm
B = 1/2 * base * height
B = 1/2 * 4.6 * 4
B = 4.6 * 2
B = 9.2cm²
Substitute the values into the formula;
Total surface area of the prism = Ph + 2B
Total surface area of the prism = 14(15)+2(9.2)
Total surface area of the prism = 210 + 18.4
Total surface area of the prism = 228.4cm²
Hence the total surface area of the triangular prism is 228.4cm²
