Question

Which statements are true regarding the prism? Check all that apply. The prism has no vertices. The prism has 9 edges. The bases of the prism are triangles. The bases of the prism are rectangles. The prism has 5 faces.

Answer 1

Answer:

The prism has 9 edges; the bases of the prism are triangles; and the prism has 5 faces.

Step-by-step explanation:

The bases of a prism are the faces that are parallel.  In this prism, the only faces that are parallel are the two triangles.  This means the bases are triangles.

In addition to the two parallel bases, there is a are three faces that join the sides of the bases.  This makes a total of 2+3 = 5 faces.

The edges are where the faces meet.  There are 3 edges around each base; this is 6.  There are also 3 edges connecting the lateral faces; this makes 6+3 = 9 edges.

Answer 2

Of the statements given, the following are true:

1.  The prism has 9 edges.These are the straight lines where the faces connect, 3 on each base and 3 going around the prism. 

2.  The bases of the prism are triangles.  These 2 triangular faces that are parallel.  This is how a prism is named.

3. The prism has 5 faces.  Each flat surface is a face.  2 triangular faces and 3 rectangular faces.