Question

describe how you approach a problem involving surface area.What do you do first?What are some strategies you can use?

Answer 1

Find the area of two sides (Length*Height)*2 sides

Find the area of adjacent sides (Width*Height)*2 sides

Find the area of ends (Length*Width)*2 ends

Add the three areas together to find the surface area
 This is for the surface area of a rectangular prism. If you need help with any other shape feel free to ask :)