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 B.

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Question 376368: 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 B.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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S+=+2B+%2B+Ph Start with the given equation.


S+-+Ph+=+2B+ Subtract Ph from both sides.


%28S+-+Ph%29%2F2+=+B+ Divide both sides by 2.


So the solution is B=%28S+-+Ph%29%2F2


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