4. Explain the similarities and differences in the way we calculate volume for a cylinder and for aprism.5. Why can't we use the formula, V= lwh, to determine the volume of all prisms?

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Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012

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ISBN:9780547587776

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Chapter10: Measurement, Area, And Volume

Section10.8: Volumes Of Pyramids And Cones

Problem 2E

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4. Explain the similarities and differences in the way we calculate volume for a cylinder and for a prism. 5. Why can't we use the formula, V= Iwh, to determine the volume of all prisms?