Write and simplify an expression for the surface area of a rectangular prism with a height of h, yards, a length of 2.6 yards, and a width of 3.5 yards. What is the surface area if the height is 4 yards?
SA = ? + h
The surface area is ? yd squared
SA = 2(2.6h + 3.5h + 2.6*3.5)
SA = 2(2.6h + 3.5h + 9.1)
SA = 2(6.1h + 9.1)
SA = 12.2h + 18.2
If the height is 4 yards:
SA = 12.2(4) + 18.2
SA = 48.8 + 18.2
SA = 67 yd squared