Lesson 3: Surface Area - Summary

   Summary

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Review what you have learned prior to completing the Lesson Assignment.

Key Ideas

  • The surface area of a 3D object is the total area of an object's net.
  • Identify the shape and dimensions of each face of a 3D object to calculate surface area.
  • Write the appropriate formula and then substitute known values into the formula to determine the surface area of an object.

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