SOLUTION: The surface area 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 B.

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Question 228065: The surface area 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 B.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The surface area 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 B.
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2B = S-Ph
B = (S-Ph)/2
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Cheers,
Stan H.