SOLUTION: I need to solve for B S = 2B + Ph where B is the area of the base, P is the perimeter of the base and h is the heigth of the prism.

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Question 211382: I need to solve for B
S = 2B + Ph
where B is the area of the base, P is the perimeter of the base and h is the heigth of the prism.
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Begin by subtracting Ph from each side:
S-Ph = 2B

Then, divide by 2:

+%28S-Ph%29%2F2=B

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