Expressions, equations, and relationships

7.9(A)

Volume of Prisms and Pyramids

Solve problems involving the volume of rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, rectangular pyramids, and triangular pyramids.

Part of The student applies mathematical process standards to solve geometric problems

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Intro

One Plan for All Volumes

You will find the volume of rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, rectangular pyramids, and triangular pyramids using the same plan every time. Volume measures the space inside a solid, in cubic units like cubic feet or cubic inches. First find the base area B, then use it with the height.