SOLUTION: A triangular prism has a base that is an equilateral triangle of side 6 inches. By how much is the prisms lateral surface area increased if the base of the triangle is doubled?
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Question 1065773: A triangular prism has a base that is an equilateral triangle of side 6 inches. By how much is the prisms lateral surface area increased if the base of the triangle is doubled?
Answer by ikleyn(52788) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The lateral surface area will be doubled, too.
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