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what is the surface area of a figure with 6,3, and 3ft

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
To find the surface area of a figure with dimensions 6 feet, 3 feet, and 3 feet, we first need to determine the type of figure. Given three dimensions, this suggests we are dealing with a rectangular prism (also known as a cuboid).

The formula for the surface area \( A \) of a rectangular prism is given by:

\[
A = 2(lw + lh + wh)
\]

where:
- \( l \) is the length,
- \( w \) is the width, and
- \( h \) is the height.

For the given dimensions:
- \( l = 6 \, \text{ft} \)
- \( w = 3 \, \text{ft} \)
- \( h = 3 \, \text{ft} \)

Now substitute these values into the formula:

\[
A = 2((6)(3) + (6)(3) + (3)(3))
\]

Calculating each term inside the parentheses:

1. \( (6)(3) = 18 \)
2. \( (6)(3) = 18 \)
3. \( (3)(3) = 9 \)

Now, add these values together:

\[
18 + 18 + 9 = 45
\]

Now multiply by 2:

\[
A = 2 \times 45 = 90 \, \text{ft}^2
\]

Therefore, the surface area of the rectangular prism is **90 square feet**.

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