The surface area of a square pyramid can be calculated using the equation S=1/2lp+B. Rearrange the surface area equation for the quantity of interest B.

Answer 1

To rearrange the surface area equation \( S = \frac{1}{2} lp + B \) for the quantity \( B \), follow these steps:

1. Start with the original equation: \[ S = \frac{1}{2} lp + B \]

2. To isolate \( B \), subtract \( \frac{1}{2} lp \) from both sides: \[ B = S - \frac{1}{2} lp \]

Thus, the rearranged equation for the quantity of interest \( B \) is: \[ B = S - \frac{1}{2} lp \]