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Introduction to surface area of 3-dimensional shapes

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  1. Determine the correct top, front, and side views for the object.
    determine the surface area of 3-dimensional shapes from different angles
    Introduction to surface area of 3-dimensional shapes
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    Imagine you are looking at a 3-dimensional shape, for example, a cereal box. It looks like large rectangle from the front. From the side, it may look like a much thinner rectangle. However, you are sure that it is the same cereal box. It is because 3-dimensional shapes have many surfaces, and they do not necessarily look the same from different angles.