Asked by john

triangular prism has an equilateral base with side length x inches. The height of the prism is four times as long as the side length.

What is the lateral area of the prism?

12x square inches
12x2 square inches
36x square inches
36x2 square inches

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Lateral area = (perimeter of base) × (prism height) = (3x)(4x) = 12x^2 square inches.

Answer: 12x^2.