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Which is the correct first step in finding the area of the base of a cylinder with a volume of 26x cubic meters and a height of 6.5 meters? v=bh 6.5=b(26x) v=bh v=26pi+(6.5) v=bh v=26pi(6.5) v=bh 26pi=b(6.5)

Solve the equation for b: a= (1/2)(b)(h)

How many square centimeters of wrapping paper will be used to wrap the shoe box?