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Volume of Prisms and Cylinders

Volume of Prisms and Cylinders

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Author: Rachel Kaplan
Description:

In this packet, we will learn:
-What volume is
-What cylinders, rectangular prisms, and prisms are
-How to find their volumes

Through a variety of real world examples and problems, this packet covers a multitude of information on cylinders, prisms, and rectangular prisms and how to find their volumes.

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Tutorial

Prisms & Cylinders and How to Find Their Volume

An overview of what prisms and cylinders are, using real life examples, and how to find their volume (including what volume is).

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Prisms Overview

If the above slideshow was confusing, try this walkthrough video instead!

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Quick Note

The answer to slide 9 should read 250 pi, not 25 pi. 

Example Volume Problems

A variety of problems involving finding the volumes of cylinders, prisms, and rectangular prisms.

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