SOLUTION: The surface area S of a right prism is given by S=2B+Ph, where B is the area of the base, P is the perimeter of the base, and h is the height of the prism. Solve for h.

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Question 177180: The surface area S of a right prism is given by S=2B+Ph, where B is the area of the base, P is the perimeter of the base, and h is the height of the prism.
Solve for h.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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S=2B+Ph, where B is the area of the base, P is the perimeter of the base, and h is the height of the prism.
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S=2B+Ph
Ph = S - 2B
h = (S - 2B)/P
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Cheers,
Stan H.