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The formula for the surface area of a rectangular prism is \"\".

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Find the surface area of the rectangular prism.

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Observe the figure:

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Here \"\", \"\" and \"\".

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\"\"                          (Formula for the surface area of the prism)

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\"\"      (Substitute \"\", \"\" and \"\")

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\"\"                            (Multiply)

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\"\"                                               (Add: \"\")

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Therefore, the surface area of the rectangular prism is \"\".

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The surface area of the rectangular prism is \"\".