SOLUTION: The formula S= 2lw + 2lh + 2wh gives the surface area of a rectangular prism with length l, width w, and height h. Find the value of h

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Question 348410: The formula S= 2lw + 2lh + 2wh gives the surface area of a rectangular prism with length l, width w, and height h. Find the value of h
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The formula S= 2lw + 2lh + 2wh gives the surface area of a rectangular prism with length l, width w, and height h. Find the value of h
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S= 2lw + 2lh + 2wh
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S-2lw = h(2l+2w)
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h = [S-2lw]/[2l+2w]
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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