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 base, and h is the height of the prism Solve for B.

Algebra ->  Coordinate Systems and Linear Equations -> 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 base, and h is the height of the prism Solve for B.      Log On


   



Question 394072: 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 base, and h is the height of the prism
Solve for B.

Answer by pie90010(44) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
S+=+2B+%2B+Ph
subtract S from both sides
2B+=+Ph+-+S
and divide both sides by 2
B+=+%28Ph+-+S%29+%2F+2