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What is the surface area of the triangular prism?

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I’m sorry, but I cannot see images. However, I can help you calculate the surface area of a triangular prism if you provide me with the necessary measurements or information, such as the base and height of the triangle and the length of the prism. Here’s how you can calculate the surface area:

  1. Find the area of the triangular base:

    • If the base of the triangle is \( b \) and the height of the triangle is \( h \), the area (A) of the triangle is given by: \[ A = \frac{1}{2} \times b \times h \]
  2. Find the perimeter of the triangular base:

    • If the sides of the triangle are \( a \), \( b \), and \( c \), the perimeter (P) is: \[ P = a + b + c \]
  3. Calculate the lateral surface area:

    • The lateral surface area (LSA) of the prism is given by: \[ LSA = P \times l \] where \( l \) is the length of the prism.
  4. Calculate the total surface area:

    • The total surface area (SA) of the prism is: \[ SA = 2 \times A + LSA \]

If you provide the dimensions, I can guide you through the calculation!