Math 8
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Notes 7.4 Surface area of Prisms, Cylinders, Pyramids, or Cones. Date: _________ Block: ____
The SURFACE AREA of a solid is the sum of the areas of all the surfaces, or faces.
It is measured in square units (for example cm² or in²).
1. Rectangular prism:
2. Triangular Prism:
3. Cylinder:
4. Pyramid:
5. Cone:
The SURFACE AREA: Explanation of Formulas
Prisms and Cylinders:
Surface = 2 BASES + LATERAL* surface
*Lateral surface is wrapped around the bases, connecting them
Pyramids and Cones:
Surface = 1 BASE + LATERAL* surface