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Prisms Surface Area

The document provides a comprehensive guide on calculating the surface areas of prisms, pyramids, and cylinders, emphasizing the use of nets for visualization. It includes multiple examples demonstrating different methods to find surface areas, such as using formulas and three-dimensional drawings. Key concepts like surface area, nets, and specific formulas for each shape are clearly outlined.

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Prisms Surface Area

The document provides a comprehensive guide on calculating the surface areas of prisms, pyramids, and cylinders, emphasizing the use of nets for visualization. It includes multiple examples demonstrating different methods to find surface areas, such as using formulas and three-dimensional drawings. Key concepts like surface area, nets, and specific formulas for each shape are clearly outlined.

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8-7 Surface Area

Learn to find the surface areas of prisms,


pyramids, and cylinders.
8-7 Surface Area

Vocabulary
surface area
net
8-7 Surface Area

The surface area of a three-


dimensional figure is the sum of the
areas of its surfaces. To help you see
all the surfaces of a three-dimensional
figure, you can use a net. A net is the
pattern made when the surface of a
three-dimensional figure is layed out
flat showing each face of the figure.
8-7 Surface Area

Additional Example 1A: Finding the Surface Area


of a Prism
Find the surface area S of the prism.
Method 1: Use a net.

Draw a net to help you see each face of the prism.


Use the formula A = lw to find the area of each face.
8-7 Surface Area

Additional Example 1A Continued

A: A = 5  2 = 10
B: A = 12  5 = 60
C: A = 12  2 = 24
D: A = 12  5 = 60
E: A = 12  2 = 24
F: A = 5  2 = 10
Add the areas of each face.
S = 10 + 60 + 24 + 60 + 24 + 10 = 188
The surface area is 188 in2.
8-7 Surface Area

Additional Example 1B: Finding the Surface Area of a


Prism
Find the surface area S of each prism.
Method 2: Use a three-dimensional drawing.

Find the area of the front, top, and side, and


multiply each by 2 to include the opposite faces.
8-7 Surface Area

Additional Example 1B Continued

Front: 9  7 = 63 63  2 = 126
Top: 9  5 = 45 45  2 = 90
Side: 7  5 = 35 35  2 = 70

S = 126 + 90 + 70 = 286 Add the areas of each face.

The surface area is 286 cm2.


8-7 Surface Area

Check It Out: Example 1A


Find the surface area S of the prism.
Method 1: Use a net.
A 3 in.
6 in. 3 6 in. 3
in. in.
3 in. 6 in. 11 in.
11 in.
B C D E
F 3 in.

Draw a net to help you see each face of the prism.


Use the formula A = lw to find the area of each face.
8-7 Surface Area

Check It Out: Example 1A

A: A = 6  3 = 18
A 3 in.
B: A = 11  6 = 66
6 in. 3 6 in. 3
C: A = 11  3 = 33 in. in.
11 in.
D: A = 11  6 = 66
E: A = 11  3 = 33 B C D E
F: A = 6  3 = 18 F 3 in.
Add the areas of each face.
S = 18 + 66 + 33 + 66 + 33 + 18 = 234
The surface area is 234 in2.
8-7 Surface Area

Check It Out: Example 1B


Find the surface area S of each prism.
Method 2: Use a three-dimensional drawing.

top
front side
8 cm

6 cm 10 cm

Find the area of the front, top, and side, and


multiply each by 2 to include the opposite faces.
8-7 Surface Area

Check It Out: Example 1B Continued

top
front side
8 cm

6 cm 10 cm
Front: 8  6 = 48 48  2 = 96
Top: 10  6 = 60 60  2 = 120

Side: 10  8 = 80 80  2 = 160

S = 160 + 120 + 96 = 376 Add the areas of each face.


The surface area is 376 cm2.
8-7 Surface Area

The surface area of a pyramid equals the


sum of the area of the base and the areas
of the triangular faces. To find the surface
area of a pyramid, think of its net.
8-7 Surface Area

Additional Example 2: Finding the Surface Area of a


Pyramid
Find the surface area S of the pyramid.
S = area of square + 4  (area of
triangular face)
1
S = s2 + 4  (__bh)
2
1
S = 72 + 4  ( __  7  8) Substitute.
2
S = 49 + 4  28
S = 49 + 112
S = 161
The surface area is 161 ft2.
8-7 Surface Area

Check It Out: Example 2


Find the surface area S of the pyramid.

S = area of square + 4  (area of


triangular face)
5 ft 10 ft 1
S = s2 + 4  (__bh)
2
5 ft
1
S = 52 + 4  ( __  5  10) Substitute.
10 ft 2
S = 25 + 4  25
5 ft
S = 25 + 100
S = 125
The surface area is 125 ft2.
8-7 Surface Area

The surface area of a cylinder equals the


sum of the area of its bases and the area
of its curved surface.

Helpful Hint
To find the area of the curved surface of a
cylinder, multiply its height by the
circumference of the base.
8-7 Surface Area

Additional Example 3: Finding the Surface Area of a


Cylinder
Find the surface area S of the cylinder. Use
3.14 for , and round to the nearest hundredth.

ft

S = area of curved surface + 2  (area of each base)


S = h  (2r) + 2  (r2) Substitute.
S = 7  (2    4) + 2  (  42)
8-7 Surface Area

Additional Example 3 Continued


Find the surface area S of the cylinder. Use
3.14 for , and round to the nearest hundredth.

S = 7  8 + 2  16
S  7  8(3.14) + 2  16(3.14) Use 3.14 for .

S  7  25.12 + 2  50.24
S  175.84 + 100.48
S  276.32

The surface area is about 276.32 ft2.


8-7 Surface Area

Check It Out: Example 3


Find the surface area S of the cylinder. Use
3.14 for , and round to the nearest hundredth.

6 ft

9 ft

S = area of curved surface + 2  (area of each base)


S = h  (2r) + 2  (r2) Substitute.
S = 9  (2    6) + 2  (  62)
8-7 Surface Area

Check It Out: Example 3 Continued


Find the surface area S of the cylinder. Use
3.14 for , and round to the nearest hundredth.

S = 9  12 + 2  36
S  9  12(3.14) + 2  36(3.14) Use 3.14 for .

S  9  37.68 + 2  113.04
S  339.12 + 226.08
S  565.2

The surface area is about 565.2 ft2.

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