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find the surface area of the triangular prism.

 

## Triangle Puzzle Problem

**Objective:**
Determine the unknown side length marked with "[?]".

**Description:**
This geometrical puzzle involves a shape composed of multiple triangles arranged in proximity. The provided diagram includes the following elements:

1. A central triangle with side lengths of 6 cm, 4 cm, and unknown length marked as "[?]"
2. Various surrounding triangles sharing sides with the central triangle or with each other:
    - Two triangles each with all known side lengths measuring 4 cm, adjacent to the central triangle.
    - A triangle with one side measuring 7 cm.
    - Two triangles each with one side measuring 10 cm. 

**Given:**
- There are labeled distances and side lengths throughout the diagram displayed in centimeters (cm).

**Side Lengths:**
- Top side: 4 cm (part of the upper adjacent triangle)
- Top left side: 10 cm (side of the left adjacent triangle)
- Top right side: 10 cm (side of the right adjacent triangle)
- Middle horizontal side: 6 cm
- Lower left side: 7 cm (side of the lower adjacent triangle)
- Remaining side along the bottom triangle: 4 cm and 6 cm connected to the unknown side length marked as "[?]"

**Problem-Solving Steps:**
To solve for the unknown side length:
1. Apply geometric principles and properties, such as the Pythagorean theorem where applicable.
2. Recognize symmetrical patterns.
3. Utilize known side lengths to infer the unknown value.

### Key Points of Analysis
- Review each connected triangle to determine relationships between their sides.
- Consider the triangle inequality theorem if applicable.
- Ensure consistency with the given lengths.

**Note:** This educational illustration serves as a challenge to test knowledge of triangles' properties and problem-solving skills involving algebra and geometry.
Transcribed Image Text:## Triangle Puzzle Problem **Objective:** Determine the unknown side length marked with "[?]". **Description:** This geometrical puzzle involves a shape composed of multiple triangles arranged in proximity. The provided diagram includes the following elements: 1. A central triangle with side lengths of 6 cm, 4 cm, and unknown length marked as "[?]" 2. Various surrounding triangles sharing sides with the central triangle or with each other: - Two triangles each with all known side lengths measuring 4 cm, adjacent to the central triangle. - A triangle with one side measuring 7 cm. - Two triangles each with one side measuring 10 cm. **Given:** - There are labeled distances and side lengths throughout the diagram displayed in centimeters (cm). **Side Lengths:** - Top side: 4 cm (part of the upper adjacent triangle) - Top left side: 10 cm (side of the left adjacent triangle) - Top right side: 10 cm (side of the right adjacent triangle) - Middle horizontal side: 6 cm - Lower left side: 7 cm (side of the lower adjacent triangle) - Remaining side along the bottom triangle: 4 cm and 6 cm connected to the unknown side length marked as "[?]" **Problem-Solving Steps:** To solve for the unknown side length: 1. Apply geometric principles and properties, such as the Pythagorean theorem where applicable. 2. Recognize symmetrical patterns. 3. Utilize known side lengths to infer the unknown value. ### Key Points of Analysis - Review each connected triangle to determine relationships between their sides. - Consider the triangle inequality theorem if applicable. - Ensure consistency with the given lengths. **Note:** This educational illustration serves as a challenge to test knowledge of triangles' properties and problem-solving skills involving algebra and geometry.
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