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Eli sculpted this square pyramid out of clay. Its base is 12 inches long on each side and its slant height is 9 inches. What is the approximate height, h, of Eli's pyramid? (the answer includes square root)

10 years ago

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Jai
Use pythagorean theorem:
c^2 = a^2 + b^2

Substitute the given values, c = slant height, a = 1/2 of length of one side of the base:
9^2 = 6^2 + b^2
b = ?
10 years ago
Anonymous
3 square root of 5
9 years ago

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